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I love those boats and I am glad others do also. I appreciate your nice comment Dick heppnerguy

I have also been on one a couple of different times and they always are extremely interesting to me. I am so glad that part of our pass has not gone away like so many other things have. I am happy to hear that you like it, always nice that one's work goes unnoticed. Even when the reaction is negative, which you rarely see in The Village, but even that is very helpful and should be constructive to the one that receives it, as it was for me when I had a good lesson in framing, which I am very thankful for. Dick heppnerguy

I still have not taked the time to try this and I really enjoy the idea. Your projects always catch my eye and I always like what I see. So glad you take the time to post your projects. Keeps me thinking about it and someday I just might make the effort to give it a shot Dick heppnerguy

Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate that a lot. Dick heppnerguy

I never gave framing a thought until I posted the moose and I was told by several people that the frame did not fit the pattern subject. I always thought, the fancier the frame the better it is. It was a good learning lesson for me. I tried to imagine something more fitting for this one and the rope and anchor seemed to be one answer. But comparing it to the same frame I made before I thought about the rope idea, was more appealing to me. Fun to finally have an idea . Thanks again for taking your time to compliment my work. You and Paul are just too kind to me Dick heppnerguy

Thank you sir. I love those boats and was extremely happy to run across the pattern for sale. I will most likely cut another in the future but I will change more about the pattern that I really do not care for, next time. Dick heppnerguy

You are such a creative guy. What fun ideas you have. I bet we will be seeing a lot of people coming up with other versions of this.. Dick heppnerguy

well done. Your attention to detail really makes this a cherished project. Thanks for posting your nice work for all of us to enjoy too Dick heppnerguy

I was looking at patterns on ETSY and ran across this ship. I think these paddle wheelers are so cool and always enjoy it when I see one cruising a river. I immediately knew I needed to get this pattern and cut it. So I bought this pattern for just over $4 and set about seeing how I was going to cut it and how. I have to say, I did do a little bit of changes on the pattern as I cut it because I did not like everything about it but I wanted to keep it as close to the original as I could out of respect for the pattern maker. I really did not understand what the strange shapes on the windows were and decided not to cut everyone of them but did most of the them. Because I had so many comments about the frame I used on the recent moose pattern I cut, I decided to try and make the frame match the object within it. I decided to groove the frame on my router and insert a rope in the groove. My thinking on this was the connection of an anchor and anchor rope. The next problem I had was where the rope ends met at the bottom of the frame so I decided to cut me an anchor to help cover the rope connection. I was going to make my anchor outline of a different color for accent but really was not satisfied with the look so I left them the same color. I cut this with a #3 MGT Pegas blade on a 3/8 BB Ply. I put a shellac finish on the frame and just waxed the surface of the rest of the project. I have to say that I am not completely satisfied with the end results and if I ever make another one of these I think I would not put the rope in the frame and I would cut all the windows in their natural shape and forget whatever is going on in them, in the pattern. Dick heppnerguy

What a fun project. They came out to so nicely. Keep up the fun projects Dick heppnerguy

I love the frame as it really set the great photo off nicely. Fun to continue building memories with your loved one. Dick heppnerguy

I had those same feelings. I have tried to colorize quite a few projects, but most with poor results. Dick heppnerguy

All are awesome. Great job and attention to detail. Thanks for posting. I definitely enjoyed viewing them all Dick heppnerguy

there are several other videos of this nature on YouTube. They pretty much are all mind blowers. Hard to believe some have that much skill, desire and time to made these beautifully done projects Dick heppnerguy

I certainly have to agree with you on this one. I am so happy that so many others had the opportunity to also see this kids awesome work/ Dick heppnerguy

It was not all that difficult to make but a little challenging in some parts. I have made three of these for friends and family and some day, I may make one for myself Dick heppnerguy

I did see there were additional videos too, but I just wanted to share this short one as I did not want to have those that stumbled onto it, to be turned off by the link because there is just so much interesting and amazing things this kid has done. I am glad you shared that too because now if anyone's desire to dive further into this subject, they are aware of the other videos and have a choice to see them if they wish. Thanks for bringing it to the attention of others that may wish to explore further on this guys work. Dick heppnerguy

great use of the wood and adds some extra special meaning to the project. Well thought out and made Dick heppnerguy

nice workmanship and choice of wood. a very attractive clock Dick heppnerguy

Love them.. Very pleasing and well made Dick heppnerguy

"Very well cut. Your lines are sharp and clear. should really catch the eye with a nice finish on it too.. Dick heppnerguy

I am usually very unhappy when I attempt to cororize any of my cuttings but here are a few that I attempted anyway. Some day soon I hope to make more effort to 'get it right'.

It is really hard to say anything more than WOW to this one. Dick heppnerguy

I thought that happened a long time ago. Dick heppnerguy

So glad you enjoyed as I did. I thought I had seen about everything until I ran across this. It is truly a masterpiece in my mind also Dick heppnerguy