| Project by DustyNewt | posted 02-23-2011 12:19 PM | 1932 views | 2 times favorited | 4 comments |  |
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Two names are carved in one of the 19+ fine woods I stock, Minitag style, and then pressure bonded atop each other. The woods pictured are (in order) Cocobolo, Cumaru, Maple and Red Oak. Other woods to follow.
The ♥ is carved adjacent to the name that I feel will balance the piece, and is colored with a non-toxic acrylic red ink. The assembled piece is then finished with three coats of clear lacquer.
The letters are approximately .375 inch tall x .25 inch thick, by however long the names are. Once bonded together, the overall height is about .75 inch.
The freehand letter style is one I have developed over 28+ years for strength and legibility. They are done on a 35 year old Sears bandsaw.
No computer bytes were harmed in production of these these.
-- Peace in Wood ~ http://peace-in-wood-by-dustynewt.zibbet.com/
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NoLongerHere
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#1 posted 02-23-2011 02:43 PM
”No computer bytes were harmed”
A hearty Mork from Ork laugh for the humor. AR AR AR AR!
you know, Mork from Mindy? Anybody? Anybody? Bueller? hello…..
Am I that old?
Nice work Dusty.
SplashMaster
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#2 posted 02-23-2011 04:05 PM
I like how you got the key just siting under the key ring lol
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#3 posted 02-23-2011 09:21 PM
Another good job
I like the love piece
I ‘m again in practice but I works better than the first try
It’s a long to the top …...........
Thanks for sharing
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#4 posted 02-24-2011 10:27 AM
OUTSTANDING! They look great. Not only do I like the style of the lettering but it has a nice modern look to it.
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