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Old 09-25-2008, 03:26 PM
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Made from White Pine, 3"X17", Finished with 2 Coats of SHELLAC, Dried overnight, thenWatco Dark Wax and finished with Feed-n-Wax. This was taken from Allen Goodmans DVD. Merle
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Old 09-25-2008, 03:36 PM
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Awesome - love the expression!
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Hey Merle,

He has a great look to him. The face has a real "woodspirit" appeal. Thanks for sharing. I have to get back to log carving as I miss carving these characters.
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Hi Merle,

Very nice job. I like everything about him, his eyes, his hair, his beard.

Do you give lessons? Do you mind if I use yours as a reference?
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Nice job Merle really well done. What kind of wood is he and what are the dimentions of the piece
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Thanks Andy for your comments. Merle
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Hi Patrick yes they are fun to do, not like yours but still learning. Merle
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Hi Ron, Good LORD No, I don't give lessons, I'm still learning,but Thank you for the compliment. Ron you are welcome to use anything that I post here,if it can help anyone out then use it. Merle
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Old 09-25-2008, 04:19 PM
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Hi Colin, They wood is White Pine and 3" in Dia. x17" long. Thanks for your Generous Comments, comming from you that's saying something. Merle
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AWWW Merle! I dont even know who A.Goodmans is but I know what I can see in this carving of yours?? Its a Good Man that old wood spirit you carved ole buddy and I like him!! Very neat cuts and the finish is just right! Hope you also have a great time at the fair and your carvings wont last long there!! Forrest
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