My Award for 2009 Lumberjocks Summer Challenge #2: HERE"S MY PRIZE FOR THE "GARDEN BENCH CONTEST"

Sharp! I really like that design. Hopefully some day I’ll get to the point where branding my work wouldn’t be a mockery ;)

You did very good Dick I am so glad for you.

-- --<<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--

Well that is a nice gift for you Dick, you should get a lot of use from it. Please satisfy my curiosity and tell me the piano tune playing in the slide show.

-- Tim: Remember, if it doesn't say Binford, someone else made it.

Congrats!

The iron looks great!!!!!!!!!!

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Congratulations Dick & very impressive iron.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Pretty sweet Dick. You deserve it with that beautiful bench you made.
Some day I hope to get to where I won’t be too embarrassed to brand my work.
The way some of my stuff turns out, I’d rather stay anonymous…..LOL.

Those carving tools will be a legacy to you 100 years from now!

-- Eric

Cool prize…the bench was awesome and the prize is deserved…..

That will make your work stand out and show the pride of creation….well done!

-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!

That’s the best prize ever !!
The brand really adds that personal touch to your work.
Congratulations.

Lisa

-- I inherited the woodworking gene and it's gone into overdrive.......

That is a cool prise for a job well done!

-- Dave, I wood if I could but I can't so I woodknot

Way to Dick and Barb. I been thinking of getting one too. Maybe I’ll ask for one for Christmas….........LOL

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Nice brand. At least you have penmanship. I’d love one but it would be a waste on my henscratching!

-- The smell of wood, coffee in the cup, the wife let's me do my thing, the lake is peaceful. http://web.me.com/deceiver6/Deceiver/Craftsman_on_the_lake/Craftsman_on_the_lake.html

Pretty neat I am looking at having one made for me

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

Great Job on The Bench nice prize

-- Jim, Kentucky

well deserved .
and a great addition to your work
and tools .

congratulations !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Looks great.

-- Mike, VT

Dick Congratulations. A nice prize.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Iike the bench and prize.

-- Ain't better or worse than any other woodpecker in the woods.

oops I like

-- Ain't better or worse than any other woodpecker in the woods.

Thos.Angle – look out :)

Excellent. Congrats again on the prize and “very cool” re: the tool. This will come in really handy!

(Now, get those beautiful chairs back and stamp them all )

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

It would be real difficult to reply on all of these fine comments, so we’re going to say to all of you,

A great Big Thank you!

After all, it’s the help we received from all of you that brought this great gift to us.

Just one thing, Timbo asked about the music track on the video.

I looked it up, & its one of the songs in the theme music in iphoto on my mac.

It’s ”Hey Now” by the Red Garland Trio. I wasn’t familiar with the name, so I Googled it.

He has done some works with Miles Davis.

Here is a video of some of his music.

-- -** 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

I’m very happy for you Dick, you deserve it and more. A real beauty. Now your creations will live on in infinity. But now you gotta go back and brand everything you ever made. LOL. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Thank you Mike,

I’ve been thinking about branding some old stuff, some of it is hand engraved, & it could get kinda complicated.
There are some things that can be branded though.

I’ll have to take a look at some of them.

-- -** 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

Wow, that is cool. Great job on the bench also. I would be branding everything I’ve ever made if I had one.

-- Alan, Prince George

Wow this would make a great first prize. Congratulations!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Thank you Allan, & John.

I forgot to mention in my blog, that I was going to have the brand made with “Handmade By”,

but Terry said it would be redundant, because you can see that my things are handmade.

I took his advice.

-- -** 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

That is really cool. I went to his website;
http://www.branding-irons.biz/index.html

He also has flame heated irons too. I might get one of those. My experience with electrical heating elements is poor.

Steve.

Nice logo, I have got ton get myself one of those… looks nice

-- All bleeding will eventually stop.

cool prize…congrats!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Thanks Steve, I forgot to enter the link. I just corrected it.

-- -** 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

Thank you, TraumaJacques!

I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

-- -** 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

Thank you Matt!

-- -** 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

Dick:
Thank you for such a glowing review…with pictures commentary and everything! As you can tell, I enjoy creative people, especially working toward a unique identity that will last many many years. I personally like the design and think it suits you and your fine woodworking to a T. Many thanks to you and again, congratulations on such a fine showing with your bench.

-- IN REMEMBRANCE OF MY NEPHEW: Cpl. Ben Desilets - USMC KIA 22 May 2007 Anbar Iraq

Because of Dick’s great review and Mr. Terry Desilets’ generocity to offer a valued prize to a Lumberjock contest….I placed an order with Terry for my own custom Iron.

Terry was great to work with, asking me questions about my woodworking business and current goals.

By undertanding me and my small business, he created me the perfect custom and unique brand. I can’t wait to get my hands on it, burn some wood, and show it off to all of you.

I highly reccomend to anyone looking to give their own projects a unique and distinctive touch, visit his website, and give Terry a call.

Trev

-- Trevor Premer Head Termite and Servant to the Queen - Heirloom Woodworking

Good for you Trev!

Being in the woodworking business, this will give your work a professional look.

I’m not in business , but it gives me more satisfaction with my work branded.

-- -** 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