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Old 10-28-2008, 12:21 PM
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G'day All,
A friend asked me to carve a Dalmation dog for him to give as a gift to close friends of his. I'm not really pleased with my efforts, but this is what I finished up with. He is carved from Jelutong and stands 4½" high and the base is about 4" in diameter and turned from Tasmanian Blackwood. He is covered with a glass dome originally intended for a "400 day clock", which fits in a groove cut into the base......Please feel free to comment or point out any faults as you see them......
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:26 PM
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Hey Bill where are the pics? i'd love to get my hands on some of that tasmanien blackwood for making lidded boxs on the lathe.
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:28 PM
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:32 PM
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I don't know much about carving dogs but it looks good to me great job.
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:35 PM
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Bill I think you did a great job your friend should be very pleased.
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:37 PM
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Hi Bill, One of the better dogs that I seen for awhile. Very good job. Merle
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:42 PM
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The dog's look good. we are usualy to hard on ourselves. I like it better with out the dome. Thanks for showing.
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:43 PM
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John, Great job on the Dalmatian. I like the extras too. Good painting. Thanks for showing and I know your friend will be happy. Chuck
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:51 PM
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Thanks Carl, Andy,& Merle for your greatly appreciated comments. Yes Carl, Blackwood can be very attracyive but it's also very hard and tough on tools.

Carl (CGM) I agree, we are our worst critics, never really satisfied, but I guess that's what makes us try harder next time around....Thanks
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:53 PM
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Thanks Chuck, nice of you to take time to check him out........much appreciated
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