I made this for my Father-in-Law for Christmas. It's for the family's cabin (in Dolly Sods, WV). His name is Harry and he's as bald as a baby's butt... that's why the intentional misspelling of his name. Anyway, I just wanted to share; I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. It's a combination of carving, wood burning, and paint.
Here's a pic of the whole thing
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Here are a few closer shots of the individual pieces.
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That's sweet. It looks like that took quite some time to make.
Way cool, Cookus! I take it he's not the sensitive type.
That is very cool, he is going to love it. Really nice workmanship. Thanks for sharing.
WOW! that's very nice...
That is sweet! I hope his sense of humor is as good as yours. Let us know how it goes.
Merry Christmas.
Very nice!
I second Two Tracks! LOL
That is nice. Looks good.
Looks good, but how bigga boy are you? LOL!
Very nice!
that is awesome - Jer Bear
That looks great, I guess your father-n-law is as bald as Dolly Sods. Merry Christmas.
Lots of laughs guys! My father-in-law is a good-natured 71 year old minister who was formerly a USMC captain. At 71 he can still do a 3 mile hike uphill without stopping! If anyone is familiar with the Dolly Sods Wilderness area, you know this is quite a feat! Harry kindled my interest in the stickbow (recurve) many years ago and I look forward to the time spent in the mountains of our home state every year. This gift is a small token of my appreciation for a man that I thoroughly respect and admire. Harry is "follically challenged" (I am too by the way!) but takes great pride in pointing out the fact that the good Lord only made so many perfect heads... The rest he covered with hair!
My Uncle always said That God made a few perfect heads the rest he put hair on. LOL
Your Father-in-law should be proud of You that is a very nice plaque. Amazing detail in Your carvings. :clapper:
Very nice :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
sir , you have talent ,that looks great.
Nice job! He'll love it.
WOW! He's gona love that!
:thumbsup:
Well done...... :notworthy:
That's great!
Cean work, real nice.
Nice job!
wow.....very nice
Very nice! Hap
Nice work. I think he'll love it and thanks for sharing!
Deffinately a gift from the heart. Your FIL is very fortunate.
that looks great, im sure he will be happy
He'll like it!! Well done.
Wow, very nice work. The carving work is very well done. I hope the FIL enjoys it.
Your a talented man. I'm sure your father-in-law will be thrilled with the gift. I know I would be. A hand made and personal gift of love. Job well done. :thumbsup:
Nice!
Good job. Looks like some real talent there.
That's a very nice sign..Your father-in-law will like it...Mike
Very nice!!
thats one NICE gift!
Very cool nice gift,
What a nice addition to the camp.
Cookus...you are a talented guy! That is really nice.
you did a great job,hes gonna love it.
Very nice , I think your Father-in-law is a lucky man
that is very well made , hope he likes it you must be very excited to give it to him ,
Giving is way more satisfying than receving
that's awesome
Fantastic work of art. Your father-in-law should be happy with that gift.