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Old 02-15-2008, 05:01 PM
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He has no Limb or Trunk, just a Head, but that's OK. Practice piece of Basswood,3x2". Finish with Watco Dark Strain and Watco Wipe on Polyu. Merle
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AWESOME! I really like him Thank You
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Old 02-15-2008, 06:26 PM
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Tain't nuff'n wrong with that piece.
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Old 02-15-2008, 06:35 PM
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Hey Merle, drill a little hole in his head, epoxy a little lamp chain in and he'll be a great fan pull chain.
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:32 PM
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Merle .. love those eyes .. looks mysterious ..

Good facial structure on those cheeks ..

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Old 02-15-2008, 09:40 PM
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Those are some great looking Eyes.
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Old 02-15-2008, 10:04 PM
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The eyes are powerful and draw you right into him. Nice job!
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Merle I love him. Love that great big nose and the mouth and lips are really well done. The eyes are great really give him sole. I dont know about Wantabee Woodspirit there is absolutly nothing wrong with him.Thumbs Up
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Yes the eyes definitely jump out at you. Like Cliff said, put a chain on him but put him around your neck and throw on that flowery shirt in your closet with the peice symbol on it.
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Hes neat Merle,kinda a tree spirit! Im like you,dont waste much wood! Forrest
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