[decoycarve]

I have been hacking on this piece of basswood for three days. My hands have had it for awhile. Couldnt cut the full pattern on the band saw. Forgot what its like to roughout by hand. A customer came in with an old issue of Wood Magazine and it had a Ron Ransom pattern of santa holding a goose. The origianl pattern was about 8" tall. He wanted it about 2 feet tall and wanted to know if I could extend the beard down below the goose. I just need to clean things up a bit and do a little more detailing and he will be ready for paint.
Goody

[MDWine]

That's quite EXCELLENT!

Please post finished pictures!!!

[BobD]

NICE WORK Goody!

That is impressive!

I can't wait to see the finished work!!!!

Bob

[Thor]

Excellent! That's a big accomplishment in 3 days. The goose is a nice touch, and the long beard works well.
Thor

[mwilleson]

Very nice. A 2 foot Santa is a big task. Please post the photo when it is completed.

Mike

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Thats a big'un ...and kept you off the streets too dint it? LOL

[decoycarve]

Originally Posted by Hi_Ho_Sliver

Thats a big'un ...and kept you off the streets too dint it? LOL

My bad knees keep me off the streets! Can't fight anymore and if I forget and mouth off anyway i find out quikly I can't run anymore either. After you get your butt whipped a couple of times you learn to stay on the pourch and whittle!!!!
Goody

[Ron Davidson]

Great job on the santa Goody. Can't wait to see the finished product. I have the same bad knees plus can't see them coming or where to run!
Ron

[GeorgiaCarver]

Nice work on a really big carving! Hope you had some big tools!

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

ha ha....ol' age aint fer sissys!