Coat of Arms commission #1: 4 hours of work.

Work Safe. I had a 1/4” upcut router bit break and the piece just dropped on the floor. It didn’t fly or anything.

But I don’t believe that you can always expect that kindness.

Looking good Rog.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hi Roger;

Looks like your making good progress to me, particuarly considering it’s maple.

Amen to the safety glasses.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

I expect nothing but amazing things from you Roger. Can’t wait to see the progress on this. Glad to hear no vital pieces were hit (you or wood).

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

It looks like it’s coming along nicely. Remember, ”haste makes waste”.

I’ve had 1/4” bits break, I’ve had better luck with 1/2” bits.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Congratulations on your commission! I’m glad that the router bit didn’t mess you up or your work. It is a scary thing to see such failures. All I have are 1/4” bits, but the more I see them fail the more I tell myself that I need to invest in some 1/2” ones.

-- Jesus is Lord!

So glad you’re showing this as a work in progress. I have such a hard time visualizing the carving process. I also have a particular interest in geneology, so I’m especially eager to see how this one evolves.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Van Gogh -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Thanks fellows I’ll keep you posted with the progress.

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"