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Old 01-14-2010, 02:34 PM
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Default AMERICAN FU ... at last
This piece has sat in the back of my shop and mocked me for almost six years...

I had a sign job that had a 30" dia. centerpiece with something similar, I was so intrigued by it that I promised myself I would do a big one. So I bought $200 worth of basswood, had it glued-up and cut into a 60" dia. circle.

I started it and got side-tracked, went back to it and got side-tracked, started it and got side-tracked. This went on for almost six years. Good thing I got laid off, at last... it's done!
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Old 01-14-2010, 02:37 PM
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well I hate you got laid off ,but the carving is great
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Old 01-14-2010, 02:53 PM
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WOW! That is stunning, both in size and design. Too bad you got laid off, but great that you were able to finish such a beautiful piece. Where will you mount it now? Thanks for sharing.
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Old 01-14-2010, 08:41 PM
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Great job .. excellent work

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Old 01-14-2010, 08:59 PM
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Wow John! Nice job! That would make a perfect table top with a nice thick piece of glass on it to prevent any damage to your work...nice way to show off your great work!!!
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Old 01-14-2010, 09:12 PM
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Looks great I realy like it
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Old 01-14-2010, 09:32 PM
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Coffee table, yes... it would be perfect.

Nice job done.

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Old 01-15-2010, 03:29 AM
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this piece has sat in the back of my shop and mocked me for almost six years...

I had a sign job that had a 30" dia. Centerpiece with something similar, i was so intrigued by it that i promised myself i would do a big one. So i bought $200 worth of basswood, had it glued-up and cut into a 60" dia. Circle.

I started it and got side-tracked, went back to it and got side-tracked, started it and got side-tracked. This went on for almost six years. Good thing i got laid off, at last... It's done!:talking:
nice job john, it came out great !!!
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Old 01-15-2010, 07:44 AM
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It looks really good , nicely finished . The backround finish is really cool . If you don't mind sharing what was the process for that .
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Old 01-15-2010, 07:48 AM
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You did a nice job on the China dragon. Hate you got laid off but least you finally finished this dragon and you did a super job on him!!

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