Of Curvy Legs and Underwater Wood......

Wow,
Beautifull and exquisite works of art. Your work is fine furniture at it’s best.

-- Hersh from Port Angeles, WA - Gotta Complete That Project!

Very nice work, those are the kind of pieces that make me say “maybe one of these days”.

-- "Nature provides us with the most beautiful things in this world"

Ryan – wonderful application of fabulous figured birch. How did you finish it?

-- Phil in British Columbia

Some nice work Ryan. Some very nice wood has been found from old logs that have been hiden for years under water. They have brought up some from Lake Superior that are selling for a lot of money.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

Wow, I think I would have a hard time parting with that too. Thanks for sharing it with us.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats

wow!

Great designs and workmanship here.

Lee

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

Ryan,

Your work is a pleasure to view, as always. The sculpture looks simply wonderful. I would have a hard time parting with any of these as well so I can understand you dilemma. Wonderful post.

By the way your work is improving. I see from the table top that you are capable of cutting some straight lines. With practice you will improve. :)

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Ryan,

I think I just experienced my first true case of wood lust. That color is simply astounding. Thanks for setting and sharing a higher standard with your work.

-b

Ryan, your craftsmanship and unique design is always an inspiration to me. this is just a wonderful piece. thanks.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

That’s a fantastic looking table, Ryan. Those legs are great!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Gorgeous. Beautiful design and beautiful wood. I’m glad you showed us this!

-- Dust collectors suck.

I love the history of the wood, I also marvel that after all that time the wood is capable of being dried out and able to be useful. Do you know how or why this piece of wood was retreived after all those years?

Oh, and bye the way, a wonderful design and excellent craftmanship.

-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"

thats a beautiful grain pattern. and the finish really brings out the color in the wood, great job!

SWEET… so artistic and “fluid”.

(laughed at the straight line / you’re improving comment hahaha)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Yeah, he’s got splinters in his blood.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

You are an inspiration to us woodbutchers!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Yo Ryan, you got skills. Thanks for posting. I love the details on the first piece.

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Dang

-- Hutch - North Dallas, Tx - Safety First

You outdid yourself on this one. It is exquisite.

-- Maplewood, MN

Yep! Had to make that a favorite. Sorry but I think I may have to copy it someday.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

The wood in this piece is simply beautiful along with the piece itself. Very nice design and craftsmanship.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Nice work, your pics are now in my “Save” file.

-- http://www.MSRDboard.com , http://www.riverviewwoodworking.com

Very, Very awesome,, where do you purchase your lumber from,, I would love to get my hands on some .

Thanks
Tony

-- A. T. Williams Creation's

That’s a priceless piece and the the story behind the sinker it great too. Your bench is beautiful too. Any of the sinker log left?

-- North Texas