Bishop Posted June 22, 2013 Report Posted June 22, 2013 We just got The Fishing Hole done. Its 17†X 22†and has 87 pieces. We used only 5 different woods, WRC for the river bottom, Blue Pine for the water, Black Oak for the stump, Yellowheart for the belly of the frog. All the different shades of Poplar make up the rest. We added carving and depth to the project with the pectoral fin of the larger fish raised ¾â€. Homer & Carol Fish, grosa, Travis and 3 others 6 Quote
gator Posted June 22, 2013 Report Posted June 22, 2013 WOW. how did you do the scales.very nice Quote
Dan Posted June 22, 2013 Report Posted June 22, 2013 Wow! That's one of the best that I've seen recently. Thanks for sharing. Quote
multitom Posted June 23, 2013 Report Posted June 23, 2013 This is outstanding work! Thank you for sharing your work. Mahendra Quote
Bishop Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Posted June 23, 2013 Thanks everyone for your kind words. The scales were made using tools made from brass tubing. We used 7/32†& 3/16†tubing and then the tubes were cut and glued in a piece of wood dowel. When the glue dried we sanded the tips at approx. 20-30 degrees. This allowed us to use a hammer and get the half round shape of the scales. When doing this it’s always better to practice on a piece of scrap to get the feel and know how hard to hit it. Homer & Carol Quote
wombatie Posted June 24, 2013 Report Posted June 24, 2013 Wow that is truly amazing. So life like with the colors and the scales. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: 10 thumbs up. Marg Quote
multitom Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 Homer&Carol, thank you for sharing the technique ,it is brilliant at the same time a lot if work to get perfection,absolutely beautiful! Mahendra Quote
Bishop Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks again for the interest in the project and the thumbs up!!!! Homer & Carol Quote
WolfmoonCT Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 That is really nice.. Wish I had the skills to make one.. Quote
grampa Posted June 27, 2013 Report Posted June 27, 2013 That's spot on, great job..........Paul Quote
bobscroll Posted June 27, 2013 Report Posted June 27, 2013 I've just seen this post and I have to say it look really great! lovely detail perfect! Thank you for showing us your work, Bob Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted June 27, 2013 Report Posted June 27, 2013 Brilliant piece lovely looking. Roly Quote
smitty0312 Posted July 20, 2013 Report Posted July 20, 2013 Beautiful work!! That is a really great looking! Thanks for sharing. Quote
heppnerguy Posted July 25, 2013 Report Posted July 25, 2013 Homer showed this to my a week or so ago and I told him and still stand by my observation,,,,,this is the best piece of intarsia I have ever seen, I love your work. Quote
grosa Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 WOW, I take my hat off to you. That came out awesome. I really like your style of work. Quote
Scrappile Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 What that Heppnerguy said, best piece of intarsia work I have seen. Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 When i grow up i want to do intarsia half that well! Quote
LarryEA Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Details, details. Such talent. Beautiful team work. Quote
woodduck Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Fantastic what else can one say. Quote
Rob Roy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Absolutely mind blowing Homer and Carol. Perfection personified. Well Done. . Rob Roy. Quote
Around the corner Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Very good work,youl have to change yourname to king of intarsia.you should do a video for biginners in the help section on beginners intarsia.I have done some of that work but you take it to a whole new level Bravo Quote
heppnerguy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Glad to see this coming back around. It is truly amazing. I love this piece so much. Homer and Carol are as nice, as people, as their work is great to see. Dick heppnerguy Quote
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