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The Eagle head is no complete. It is made from butternut and is power carved. (my first one). I work on it for approx. 3 months 1 night a week 2.5 hours a class. I am very pleased with it. I am already getting requests for more. Enjoy.
-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
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Will Stokes
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#1 posted 06-03-2011 08:26 PM
Nice, that did come out well. :-)
sarahss
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#2 posted 06-03-2011 08:33 PM
wow—wish I could do that. great job
Jordan
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#3 posted 06-03-2011 08:52 PM
Richard – I sent you a message on Facebook. It’s just super!!!!
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mpounders
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#4 posted 06-03-2011 08:54 PM
That turned out well…...great job!
-- Mike P., Arkansas, http://mikepounders.weebly.com
Rustic
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#5 posted 06-03-2011 09:21 PM
Sarahss—you can do this I have only been carving since Oct of last year. I had a really awesome, award winning teacher. Orlando Villareal
-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
amagineer
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#6 posted 06-03-2011 10:21 PM
I have never power carved myself but seeing your wonderful creation, has inspired me and I am going to look into this unique crafting. Thanks for sharing!
-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!
Jim Jakosh
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#7 posted 06-03-2011 10:29 PM
Very nice job on that Eagle Head. What is next??
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
GaryL
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#8 posted 06-03-2011 10:42 PM
Wow..looks great…fantastic detail!
-- Gary; Marysville, MI...Involve your children in your projects as much as possible, the return is priceless.
sedcokid
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#9 posted 06-03-2011 11:45 PM
Rick, this is Great! You have done a wonderful job making this look so real! Do you have another project in the works?
Thanks for sharing
-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,
knottysticks
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#10 posted 06-04-2011 01:58 AM
Wow you did a wonderful job – CONGRAT’S !
-- Everyday above ground is a good day.
lew
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#11 posted 06-04-2011 02:11 AM
I said it before and I’ll say it again- Rick, you have found your calling!
Lew
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Occie gilliam
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#12 posted 06-04-2011 02:48 AM
Hi RUSTIC
Nice work, on the Eagle
I just checked out your work. I do this by starting at your first Post and work forward.
I get to see how much you have improved. you have come a long way Buddy.
keep them coming.
-- OC down in Costa Rica. come down and see me some time. I'll keep the light on for you too-oc@hotmail.com mail.com
grosa
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#13 posted 06-04-2011 03:19 AM
Great job. A yellow glass eye would really make it stand out.
-- Have a great day.
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#14 posted 06-04-2011 07:02 AM
Wow. I have said it before, I will say it again…artist raise the bar in woodworking. Great job. Thanks for posting.
-- " 'woodworker'.....it's a good word, an honest word." - Sam Maloof
Rustic
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#15 posted 06-06-2011 05:20 AM
Right now I am just putsing around with a few carvings. Actually I am going back to the santa head carving and seeing if I can do it myself.
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
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