[ElWoodTroll]

I started work'n on a this during the local woodcarvers git together. It's carved from a spruce that was grow'n in the neighbors yard. There must be an an unwritten law that voids will appear right where you don't want them.

[BobD]

Yup, my friend...it's called Murphy's Law...and it is in full effect ANY time I take a breath <GRIN>

Bob

[ElWoodTroll]

hmmm.....? I thought that only applied to horse-shoes and hand-grenades.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

thats too bad....good carving....but a little "apoxie" and some paint and good as new!

[Banjo]

What a fun carving! You did a great job despite the voids. Keep up the good work.

[Kenny_S]

Ah, they say that gives it Character. Nice carving wheather it has character or not.

[Bartster]

elwood,


despite the voids it is still an excellent carving,


bart

[Dan Wegiel]

Looks great! And yes, the voids do give it character. Thanks for sharing.

Dan

[Tom H]

When I made custom furniture out of salvaged wood I always told the customer that wood is not perfect. It will have voids, splits, knots, and streaks of different grain and color. I also told them that this is one of the differences between wood and plastic, or MDF. And of course I mentioned character. Other words were also mentioned, like unique, special, one of a kind, etc. OK, you get my drift! It's a wonderful carving. It's unique, special, one of a kind. And I'll just bet it'll be around for a real long time; giving lots of folks reasons to say just that. Great job Elwood.

Tom H

[ElWoodTroll]

Character...that's what it is..hmmmm. I couldn't quite put my finger. You all are just too kind. It's been a fun one though but I think I'm ready for some power tools. I've been getting parts for my air compressor and picked up an air hammer and die grinder. Meanwhile I will be looking for logs with a little less character.