Walnut Eagle in progress

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forrest, thanks for taking off from shoveling snow to comment on my bird. Boy are we ever getting that stuff, till 7.00 tonight and later ,high winds. Yes walnut is not my favorite wood to carve, but one of my favorites to look at after finished. Hope I can pull it off. I'll just keep taking off wood till I correct all my mistakes. I may end up with a bird the size that you carve.Ha,Ha. Go easy with snow shoveling Ole Friend. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Thanks Jim, Your comments are appreciated. Merle

[squbrigg]

Wow, beautiful piece Merle. Love the use of contrasting parts of the wood, sets off the bird in all it's glory! Great job. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Bob

[Merle Rice]

Hi Sharon, No it isn't 1 piece and if it had to be I wouldn't be doing it. Beautiful wood but for me it's a Bear carve. It is 4 pieces, 2 wings, body and a tail. The grain runs in 2 directions, hope that works out OK. Thanks for showing interest in my bird, now you can get back to your coffee. Ha,H. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mark, thank you for your inspiring words it sure is a big help for my confidence. I don't know just how it is going to look when finished but sure it will be presentable. Thanks again . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joy, I used wood glue for the wings and tail and seems to be holding great. Thank you for your kind words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Bob,Thank you for commenting, gives a guy a good feeling and confidence to do good. It sure is appreciated. Merle