recent carving #2

[stave]

I think I got it this time.

 

[stave]

Now it is working. The piece is Honduras mahogany, 32" long x 8" wide x 1 1/8" height. Carved for an antique bed, the original is on the left. Layout and reversing of the pattern took about 2 hours while the carving was about 10 hours. Tools used were 2 #5 gouges, 1 #11 gouge, and 2 #7 gouges.
First real traditional or classical style piece I have done...it was a fun and challenging piece!

 

[Mike Davis]

Re: recent carving

I think you did great job on it!

 

[NCTurner]

Very impressive!

 

[Woodchuck]

Looks like a mirror image to me. Great job.

Chuck

 

[rcflyer23]

That is amazing. Very beautiful work.

 

[ErnieM]

Great job! Boy, what I wouldn't give to .................

Ernie

 

[CarvedTones]

Outstanding!

 

[PeteM]

Excellent work :icon_thum

Don't forget to post pictures of the completed bed.

. . . now the challenge of matching the color/finish.
Always lots of fun!

pete

 

[stave]

Thanks for the approval! The piece was a commission so I will not be doing the finish work. The client is supposed to let me know when the bed is finished, it is by far one of the nicest beds I have ever seen. These carvings are 2 of many and the center piece carving is really out there. I will take photos and post them when he is done.

Stave

 

[nelsone]

Great job on the carving! You did the mirror image very well. Can't wait to see the center piece!!!

 

[Tar Heel]

Stave said "I think I got it this time." Yep, I believe you have. Great work. I'm like Ernie (ENM)....if only.....

 

[woodArtz]

Amazing! :icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

 

[ScottM]

You are right on :thumbs_up

 

[skeeter]

I think you got it too! Great job.

 

[Ed DelCogliano]

Very nice, would love to see other carvings you have done. Regards Ed