Cowboy, Indian, Santa

[toycarver]

Here are some things I'm working on. The Indian letter openers are done, L- Indian is Mahogany, R- is Peach. First time I've done anything in Peach wood. The wood was green & really gums up the bandsaw blade. It's also very hard, seems it got harder by the minute. I like the grain though. Also the cowboy is going to hold a branding iron, working on that now. I think the eyes are a little big & ears a little small...oh well, I still like him. (Myron's pattern).
Also a Santa I am working on. I have one in my gallery, but this one will be more rustic & will have 3 signs linked by twine, hanging from the arm. I think this will be going to a friends as we get closer to Christmas, might put their names on the sign.

[Sean R]

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Nice lookin bunch of carvings there Kris. Thanks for showing em
Sean

[Tom Ellis]

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They all look good Kris, That peach has some nice grain.

Tom

[Nomad]

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Very nice work. Looking forward to seeing your Santa when it's finished. I like the sign holder idea.

[Bartster]

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nice work kris, i like the letter openers


bart

[toycarver]

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Thanks guys. Terry,I'll try to remember to post the finished Santa. Bart, the Mahogany (sp?) opener was a quick project at a recent carving gathering. The instructor had purchased a plastic one and thought it would make a nice quick project for a group. ..which it did. I liked the vintage look of it, and it was interesting to do the second one in Peach.

[Josef]

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Nice work Kris, I too like the one in Peach, nice grain. Joe.

[Blinky Bill]

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Kris,
I like all four carvings especially the cowboy, will you work him into a little scene with his branding iron? I also have to ask,what has Santa so upset ? looks like he is giving someone their marching orders, absolutely love his expression. Thanks for sharing.
Regards
John

[Country_Carver]

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Good Job Kris
Keep up the good work

Alex

[uvawyo]

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Those letter openers are a neat idea, Kris. Nice carvings

[toycarver]

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Thanks Joe, Alex, & Herb - appreciate your comments. Bill, I don't know if I'm up for carving a 4 legged critter suitable for branding, but perhaps a base is in order. Not sure about Santa's attitude, we'll see what happens when he gets eyes and some paint. Thanks for the comments. Happy carving to you all.

[JoeVM]

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Nice projects. The cowboy is my favorite. You did a good job on all of them.

[Sharon of the Dell]

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Very Nice work Kris! I haven't tried peach, but I know apple and apricot get harder as they dry, all the fruit woods. They sure hold the detail good though.

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Very good job Kris, and good ideas also. fred k

[gene-messer]

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nice carvings Chris
Gene