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Old 12-10-2007, 02:18 AM
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Default sycamore leaf plate

the property i work at has alot of sycamore trees. i started thinking about trying to make a plate in the shape of a leaf. took a leaf an traced it out onto some 3/4" maple and cut the design on my scrollsaw. the picture carved is what i see out my window everyday. thanks for viewing.
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Old 12-12-2007, 09:28 PM
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Hello, sorry I'm just getting around to complimenting you on your sycamore leaf carving. Very creative and nice work!
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Nice looking design and well executed. Great job!

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Old 12-13-2007, 01:53 AM
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thanks for the comments. i made this for a christmas gift. it was fun, might make another for myself.
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Old 12-15-2007, 06:26 PM
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Great idea, someone is going to be happy on Christmas. Nice carving. Merle
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Old 12-15-2007, 06:28 PM
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PS, Now that is one great picture. Wow. Merle
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Nice job. I like your design a lot.
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Old 01-18-2008, 11:16 PM
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thanks for the comments. i work alot of hours and have little time for carving. it feels good when i can create something cool in my narrow space of free time.
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