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Old 10-05-2007, 12:44 PM
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Default My 3rd attempt at chainsaw carving
Although it is mostly chainsawed, I cant help but smooth out the roughness and paint it.
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Old 10-05-2007, 12:55 PM
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Aye matey, he be a sea farin' man he be! good job!
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Old 10-05-2007, 01:56 PM
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lorax,
Pretty nice old salt that is pretty impressive for only your third carving. Thanks for posting the pictures I enjoyed them.
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Old 10-05-2007, 01:59 PM
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Very nice! I like it what did you use to paint it and what are the demensions?
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Old 10-09-2007, 08:38 AM
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He is about 4 1/2 ft tall, and the paint I used is good ole oil based enamal (rustoleum)
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Old 10-09-2007, 11:54 AM
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Hi lorax, I like it too! I think you did GOOD.
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I would say you have a future in the chainsaw carving business! Thanks for sharing and excellent job!

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Old 10-17-2007, 03:11 PM
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GeorgiaCarver,
I dont think My body would agree with you. Lugging a 96CC chainsaw through the woods is a tad bit tougher than sitting in the climate controlled comforts of my shop Talking Im not soft- I just know what I like!
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