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Old 01-14-2008, 10:16 AM
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This is the first carving I have finished this new year, he is 4-1/2"tall x 2-1/4"wide. Material is Butternutt.
Thanks for looking and commenting!
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Old 01-14-2008, 12:14 PM
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I haven't seen a carving from you for a while Gary as you were pumping them out pretty regular before the New Year. That butternut has a neat grain, a wood I have never carved yet. The wood adds to the rustic look of the Mnt Man. It looks like you did a lot of work texturing the hat. Overall, a very nice carving.
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VERY nice Gary! Thats my comment and about looking?? I haven't seen any of your work that I dont look at it least 10-15 times! You do great work!

Love the butternut and your finish is really nice also. Forrest
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Really nice carving and choice of wood. I love the way butternut carves and looks after the piece is finished. Expertly done Gary!
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Very nice Gary! I love the mystique of Mountain Men and they are really fun to carve. New Year.

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Nice one Gary, which do you like best to work with Butternut or Basswood?
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Gary:
Great job on the mountain man bust.
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Starting the new year off right, great carving and I like the butternut too.

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Old 01-14-2008, 05:55 PM
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Thank you for all your kind comments! I carved so much leading up to Christmas that i kind of got burned out, but I'm better now,hehe.
Kathy, I like Butternutt a lot better! I am used to carving harder woods (driftwood and such) and I don't like basswood so much anymore.
Thanks again!
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Hi Gary, Glad to see your posting again. You got the touch, enjoy seeing them. Keeop them comming. I like it . Merle
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