[Claude]

I was finally able to finish the carving of a contractor that I was doing for my son. A little side trip to the hospital and some recuperating kept me from completing it for some time. I also had to re-carve the head - The original was just a little bit too small. Critiques welcome.

Claude

[Tom H]

Looks like a nice clean carving to me. Well carved and finished..Tom H

[Arnold Smith]

looks like a good one to me.

[susieq]

Excellent, Claude!
Great job!
susieq

[Lightningbolt]

As usual, your work is very impressive. I absolutely love the way that you mounted him surrounded with 2 X 4 framing... what a great way to compliment an already great carving!

Unfortunately, I missed the beginning post but (fortunately) I found the original link at the bottom of this page where "Similar Threads" show up. Unless I missed something I just couldn't quite figure out how big that he is. From the pegboard backing on your first pictures would I be close guessing about 6 to 8 inches high?

Thank's for showing us the completed work!

[Claude]

Originally Posted by Lightningbolt

...Unless I missed something I just couldn't quite figure out how big that he is. From the pegboard backing on your first pictures would I be close guessing about 6 to 8 inches high?...

Dave: The figure is 9.5 inches tall, and the framing is 13 inches tall, not counting the walnut base, but counting the joists and subflooring.

Claude

[feb]

Claude nice job and everything looks in good purportion. good work as always. feb

[Blinky Bill]

Great to see you back and "on the job" Claude, hope you continue to improve in your health. Thanks for sharing these snaps with us....wonderful carving, and one which I'm certain your son will display with pride.
John

[gene messer]

Great job Claude .. Glad to know your feeling well enough to turn out more great work ..

Thanks for sharing

Gene

[Banjo]

What a wonderful carving! I love the way you finished it out with the framing and all.....very imaginative! Thanks for sharing.