Wolf

[trailfndr]

Labor day was a shop day as we had no plans.  I began this project in the early morn, and by bedtime, I had put the first two coats of finish on it.  Very busy day, but I learned several things doing this one.  Its the first time I have added texture, which I did with a Dremel and grinding wheel attachment. Its also the first one I have re33ally used raising shims to get the 3D effect.  All in all, This was a fun one to make.

 

 

Made with Polar, Aspen and Walnut

Edited September 3, 2013 by trailfndr

[wombatie]

Wow if you look closely at the eyes, they look so real.  Extremely well done. :thumbs: :thumbs:

 

Marg

[amazingkevin]

Yes ! the eyes capture you attention immediately .Very well done and don't be afraid to try something new.You never know how much that little extra something is going to add to the project.Your painstaking work in this wolf is no exception.Great idea to shim pieces up .It added much depth to the well done project!  Good good job sir!

[amazingkevin]

Lee I just looked at your gallery and you've been quite busy since you joined ssv . All your work is top notch, congratulations on a fine job .

[bobscroll]

Lee, What a great job you've done on the Wolf, Top job,

Thanks for showing, Bob       

[trailfndr]

Lee I just looked at your gallery and you've been quite busy since you joined ssv . All your work is top notch, congratulations on a fine job .

Kevin, would you believe that prior to December of 2012, I had used a scroll saw, exactly once.. to make the flying eagle in my gallery, about 6 years ago.  I bought a cheap saw at a garage sale last fall, (paid only $5.00  for it) and decided to try the motorcycle pattern that I bought back when I did the eagle.  And as they say, the rest is history.  I am having so much fun making things, and it is so relaxing to me.  Granted, I have a lot to learn, and I hope that I never stop learning, but I am getting better with each piece I make.

 

And I thank you for the kind words.  The opinions of others that know this art form, is very important to me. It encourages and pushes me to be better.

 

I also wish to thank everyone else that has given me the encouragement to keep going further.

Edited September 4, 2013 by trailfndr

[smitty0312]

I love it!! Talent really shows here!

[Bishop]

Lee

You did a wonderful job on the Wolf. Don't be afraid to try different things with intarsia as you are the only one you have to please. What you have done so far is great. Keep up the good work.

Thanks

God Bless

Homer & Carol

[trailfndr]

Lee

You did a wonderful job on the Wolf. Don't be afraid to try different things with intarsia as you are the only one you have to please. What you have done so far is great. Keep up the good work.

Thanks

God Bless

Homer & Carol

Thank you.  Coming from someone that does such great work, that means a lot to me,  By the way..Great job on the "No one Left Behind" Piece in the current issue of Creative Woodworks and Crafts

[Bishop]

Thanks Lee

The No One Left Behind project was done to thank all the people that keep us free, and was a work of LOVE

We salute each and everyone of you, god bless, and keep you safe.

Homer & Carol

[DEVON BOY]

A great project looks so cool the eyes are the main focal point for me.

 

 

Chris.

[Wilson's Woodworking]

  

All I can say is WOW!!!!! That is a beautiful project with great depth.

   

[sawdust junkie]

just beautiful is all i can say... and wolves and bears are my FAVES!!