A man's gotta know his place!

[jbboston]

Did you ever agree to do something and later regret it? Last year a gal that knows my wife asked me if I could fix a carving for her, (pictures are below). Her husband and her bought a chandelier at an auction, it was all wood and had deer on top. The piece was quite old, it had come from a German restaurant in town that had been torn down, and the deer had broken ears and antlers. Well, I thought how hard can making some ears be, the lady wasn't real fussy about how things looked when done, anything would be better than deer with naked heads, so I said yes. So after several months, hard to match wood and lots of weak grain, I finished it. It's nothing an antique dealer would like, but it's done. I believe in trying new things, but sometimes it's good to stick with what you're good at. Now, back to my caricature carving.
Robert Bruins

[Mark Dellinger]

Robert,

I know what you mean. Sometimes we find ourselves in the middle of something that we wish we hadn't, other times we find ourselves where you are. You ecepted the challenge and saw it through. Good job.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark

[Abbott]

Very good job. It's difficult to match another carvers style and movements. You did a fine job of it.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Well done Robert!

Dave

[FARMALL RON]

Originally Posted by jbboston

Did you ever agree to do something and later regret it? Last year a gal that knows my wife asked me if I could fix a carving for her, (pictures are below). Her husband and her bought a chandelier at an auction, it was all wood and had deer on top. The piece was quite old, it had come from a German restaurant in town that had been torn down, and the deer had broken ears and antlers. Well, I thought how hard can making some ears be, the lady wasn't real fussy about how things looked when done, anything would be better than deer with naked heads, so I said yes. So after several months, hard to match wood and lots of weak grain, I finished it. It's nothing an antique dealer would like, but it's done. I believe in trying new things, but sometimes it's good to stick with what you're good at. Now, back to my caricature carving.
Robert Bruins

They do it where ever she tell you to go ...........Ron

[Tim669]

I think it turned out rather well. Great job! That is also quite the interesting fixture.

[Sharon Dell]

I think you did a fine job. I agreed years ago to repair a sail from a neighbors sons wind board(?). No it's not carving, but same principal. I was in my mid 20's and didn't really like to sew that well, but my neighbor found out that i got a new sewing machine from my husband. The nylon sail was all ripped up and shredded in spots. I thought what the heck did I get my self into! I was really forced to use my brain, LOL! My little boy had a nylon jacket he outgrew about the same color. I cut it up and sewed the pieces on not having a clue what I was doing. It was nerve racking and I hated doing it, but it actually turned out quite well. Long story short, it opened up a new door for a passion and confidence to sew art quilts. Which ranks up there with carving for me. If I hadn't of done the repair, I probably wouldn't have found this out!