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Carving- Mater

Project by Echofive posted 146 days ago 596 views 2 times favorited 17 comments Add to Favorites Watch

From the Pixar movie Cars, this is “Mater”. I carved him from basswood for a friend. All parts are hand carved, except the tow rope, the eyes, and a few metal hooks for accessories. The rearview mirrors are made from bamboo skewers.

-- Chip, Massachusetts


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kolwdwrkr

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posted 146 days ago

That’s cool! Thanks for sharing

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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a1Jim

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posted 146 days ago

fun project well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Dudley

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posted 146 days ago

That’s cute as a button. Good job.

-- Dudley Young USN Ret.

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NedB

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posted 146 days ago

just showed that to my son, who said ‘tuhmater without the Tuh!’

yep, Cars was on the heavy play list for quite some time.

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

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FrankLad

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posted 146 days ago

Nice job, man! Hand-made beats store-bought toys any day of the week!

-- Frank, Mississippi, http://www.stoutwoodworks.com

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Echofive

43 posts in 146 days


posted 146 days ago

I really appreciate your comments. I’m especially happy with my Mater. There were MANY hours invested in this project. I even had 2 ER visits hahaha.

Rule number 1 for wood carving: Sharp tools cut wood. Dull tools cut YOU.

-- Chip, Massachusetts

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oldwoodman

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posted 146 days ago

Let me add my two cents. Great job!! I smiled as soon as I saw your project. This was truly a labor of love and will be greatly appreciated by your friend.

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ND2ELK

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posted 146 days ago

Great looking truck! You did a very nice job on it. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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toyguy

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posted 145 days ago

Very nicely done…....... Your little “Mater” looks great.

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

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MarkWilk

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posted 145 days ago

Outstanding work. That one belongs on a safe shelf, but then there would be no fun playing with it. Excellent job!

-- Mark, Florida, http://penturner.wordpress.com/

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MauBow

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posted 145 days ago

I’ve got a nephew that would love to have that! Great carving!

-- If it wasn't for misplacing things, my shop would never get cleaned up.

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Greg Wurst

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posted 145 days ago

My son would love you forever for one of those. Of course, he’d probably break it in the first 5 minutes also. Cars is his favorite movie.

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

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AllorNoThumbs

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posted 145 days ago

That is too cool!! I love it! Tow mater is a true redneck hero! right up my alley.

-- Uhhh...I forgot what i was going to say.

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Joe Lyddon

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posted 145 days ago

Cute… Nice job!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

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Hersh328

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posted 128 days ago

I can recite the entire movie from memory, I bet… We had to limit my guys to one viewing per day for quite a while. They would love this one, nice work!

-- Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur

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mcoyfrog

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posted 118 days ago

WOW attention to detail is your strong suite.. very nice

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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John Gray

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posted 108 days ago

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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