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Old 08-14-2009, 11:52 AM
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9.5"x5.5"x3.0 ,Basswood, finish Teak Oil, Poly U, and Watco Dark Wax.
Glued 2 pcs. to get 3.0" thickness. I bought the Roughout for the other Mt Man, but this one I made my own to prove to myself I could do it. I'm satisfied the way it turned out. I carved the large Feather about 3 yrs.ago and it was laying around of no use and thought it would fit in with this carving. The small Feather is glued on, but the large one is held on by Ref. Magnets. for dusting purposes. Hey Guys your comments are always welcome.. Merle
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:00 PM
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Humm?? A comment?? All I can say,Merle,my old friend. If I could carve like you,Id be a happy man!! That mtn man is outstanding and all the details in him you carved them just right! Plus the finish makes it all come together!!

Excellent work Merle,thanks for sharing him with us for I know I really enjoyed him.

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Old 08-14-2009, 12:03 PM
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That's a beauty Merle! You've done a great piece to be proud of! Wel done!
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:20 PM
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Looks great, Merle!

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Old 08-14-2009, 12:22 PM
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Hey Forrest,thanks for Flattering words about my man, I really do appreciate your comments and our little chats. This one I started with a Chunk of wood and made chips. Speaking of chips I have some cleaning up to do, the Wife has been at Norfolk ,Va. at Grand Daughters for a week and she comes home today. She hasn't seen this carving yet. After she does she will know what I have been doing while she was away Ha,Ha. Stay Well Ole Friend, Again thanks. Merle
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:23 PM
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Hi Sheepdog, Thank You for your nice words. Merle
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:26 PM
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Hi Claude, Thank you for your encouraging comments. Merle
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:29 PM
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Merle after your last one there was no doubt you could do it even better, you have. The finish does it proud. I finally see what you meant by the burning of the eye's,I'll have to try that.
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:32 PM
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Nice work.....

If I could carve like this I would never leave my home. Looks great.
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:32 PM
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Well you certainly proved you could. Awsome carving. I wonder how many more mountain men are trapped in wood that are waiting to appear?
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