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Old 03-15-2010, 07:06 PM
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Default Love Spoon by Putz
I have been helping my neighbor Fran Strelchek (member PUTZ) get started in carving. I cut him a love spoon blank and turned him loose. With a little coaching, here's what he came up with. Pretty durn good If ya ask me! Pretty durn good if ya don't ask me.

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Old 03-15-2010, 08:29 PM
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Looks like fine work!
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Old 03-15-2010, 08:31 PM
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Outstanding job!
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Love the finish and color of the wood! Very nicely done, especialy for a 'first timer'... only hope my first spoon looks half as nice as this... Thanks for sharing!
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Wow! Fantastic job! I really like the design and finish. Way to go! Thanks for sharing.
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it is pretty durn good!
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Great shapes and finish! Very refined. Walnut?
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Love how you mixed the natural with the color . excellent piece

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I think it's great. Makes me want to try to make one.
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Great job! My compliments to the carver and to the coach!!!

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