vykus Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Earlier this summer my brother-in-law showed me a picture of a simple plaque of the 101st Airborne patch, which was his unit in the 1st gulf war. He asked if I could make one like it. I said yeah, we agreed on a price and off I went. Of course I could not just make a simple plaque I had to make it into an intarsia piece. Here are some pictures, the first is of the one he wanted me to copy. I used ebony, yellowheart, bloodwood, holly, walnut and another wood that I don't remember what it is, maybe oak. Edited October 7, 2015 by vykus wbr, Lucky2, amazingkevin and 2 others 5 Quote
dgman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 Wow Matt, that is beautiful! You're brother in law will love that! vykus 1 Quote
Scrappile Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 That, sir, is very, very well done! vykus 1 Quote
New Guy Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 You sure have skill and patience. Very nice. vykus 1 Quote
Falcon Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 One word comes to mind...OUTSTANDING! Quote
penquin Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 Well done, that is super, was stationed next to these folks years ago in Vietnam, interesting group of fellows. What size is that work it looks like a good size wall item. Got to look great when hung up. Thanks for sharing it. jim penquin Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 Excellently done. They will be very proud to display that I am sure. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
vykus Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Posted October 7, 2015 it's 14 inches and will be hung on the wall. Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 7, 2015 Report Posted October 7, 2015 Earlier this summer my brother-in-law showed me a picture of a simple plaque of the 101st Airborne patch, which was his unit in the 1st gulf war. He asked if I could make one like it. I said yeah, we agreed on a price and off I went. Of course I could not just make a simple plaque I had to make it into an intarsia piece. Here are some pictures, the first is of the one he wanted me to copy. I used ebony, yellowheart, bloodwood, holly, walnut and another wood that I don't remember what it is, maybe oak. It's going to be real hard to find something not to like on this treasure.And treasure it he will, but more so he will brag about it endlessly.Top quality job sir!You do things right! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote
Rob Posted October 8, 2015 Report Posted October 8, 2015 Very impressive. I hope your price reflected the amount of work you put into that. It is a real masterpiece that will become a cherished heirloom I'm sure. Rob Quote
heppnerguy Posted October 8, 2015 Report Posted October 8, 2015 You did a reAlly fine job. Being Airborne is something those who are or have been a paratrooper share their pride and brotherhood. I know. Because I too was a paratrooper and still getting together with fellow members after more than 55 years. This piece will be cherished and handed down through the family members, I feel sure Dick heppnerguy Quote
wombatie Posted October 8, 2015 Report Posted October 8, 2015 Wow very impressive. Yours is soooooo much nicer. A BIG well done. Marg Quote
LarB Posted October 9, 2015 Report Posted October 9, 2015 Brilliantly cut, sanded, shaped and finished!! Awesome job, well done!! Quote
vykus Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Posted October 13, 2015 Thank you all for your wonderful comments. Quote
bobscroll Posted October 13, 2015 Report Posted October 13, 2015 It really pop's out at you Matt! The wood looks beautiful! Thank you for letting us see, Bob Quote
Clayton717 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Posted October 15, 2015 excellent job. My dad was in the 101. he would love that. Quote
newfie Posted October 19, 2015 Report Posted October 19, 2015 Came out great thanks for sharing Quote
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