Mountain MAN Stick

[Merle Rice]

This is from a limb from a White Pine Tree in my back yard. It had broke off at the top, which was about 90 ft. tall. It stuck their for about 3 years and finally came down. It was the size of a Fence and full of Ants and very dry which made it light. Sanded it and liked the colors and put a coat of Schellac on it. That was about 2 years ago. The Dia. was 3.50" and to big for my hand, so after looking at it all these yrs. I decided to make it usable. This is the biggest top I have put on a stick but it looks well balanced and a lot better than a Fence .The Finished size 2.50"x 7.00". Finished with BLO and Schellac, and of course Watco Dark Wax, a little different than my usual way of finish. Merle

[Mark N. Akers]

Merle:
Great job on the Mountain Man Stick.

[JoeVM]

Great carving Merle. Fabulous job on his eyes.

[Jim OH]

I really like that finish Merle. Look forward to see what else you come up with this year !
Jim OH

[JJireh]

He's got kind eyes Merle. Like it a lot.

[vllsr]

Really nice piece Merle. Love the face and the finish is very nice. Do you use the wax before the shellac or after?
Vito

[Tom-H]

Merle, The carving and the finish both excellent.

Tom H

[Mark Dellinger]

Merle,

That is a great stick. Really love the detail in the face. Thanks for sharing.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mak

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mark, That Old piece of White Pine needed to be saved with all the Colors, cracks and Ant Holes. It took me a while to decide what to do with it but finally got it done. Thanks for your encouraging words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe, glad you like him and thanks for commenting. Merle