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I know some of you thought (or hoped) since I am at a show for 10 days you would not hear from me. But since it is usually slow in the mornings I bring projects to work on. 2 of the crosses are Russian Olive & 1 is willow. About 9” tall about 6” in diameter.
Thanks for looking.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
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jaykaypur
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#1 posted 277 days ago
I’m not one of them!
These crosses are GREAT. I really like the way you carved them and left the base attached. Again, a really unique twist on an old design.
How is the show going??
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#2 posted 277 days ago
Near perfect weather for the fair. Lots of people and sales.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
Roger
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#3 posted 277 days ago
Me either. I like checkin out yer projects. Sounds like yer havin good luck at the show. Keep it up
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IndianJoe
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#4 posted 277 days ago
good work ,glad you are having fun tc
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Jim Jakosh
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#5 posted 277 days ago
Those are great crosses. i like how you left the bottom pure natural. Did you turn them first or just cut them from the solid piece? May I borrow your design?
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Monte Pittman
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#6 posted 277 days ago
I actually cut it down with a chainsaw first then a Saburr Tooth cutters and then sanding. Probably should sand more than I do. Russian Olive breaks on me a lot, so I limit how much o rough it up.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
gfadvm
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#7 posted 277 days ago
I can’t believe you cut those out with a chainsaw! That doesn’t sound safe but you must have figured a safe way to hold them solid. I have a pic with the wood in one hand and the chainsaw in the other! Be careful. One “Stumpy” on this site is enough.
-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm
Monte Pittman
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#8 posted 277 days ago
Branch strapped to stand tightly. Not cut off till the rough cuts are made and clean up left.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
bowtie
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#9 posted 277 days ago
a chainsaw! thats one way to draw a crowd. nice crosses. glad sales are good.
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MonteCristo
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#10 posted 276 days ago
Funky looking crosses ! I like that Russian olive !
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rance
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#11 posted 276 days ago
That’s pretty cool. I was thinking you turned them. I may try turning one like this.
Nead idea Monte. Thanks for sharing. And let us know how you fared at the show. Any statistics would be a great help.
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#12 posted 276 days ago
I like the natural look of the crosses.
Raymond
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#13 posted 276 days ago
Great job, I have a chainsaw carved one myself. God Bless. You did an outstanding job.
-- Ray
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#14 posted 261 days ago
I’ve been inspired….I’m going to put one of these on my list of projects to do!
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#15 posted 254 days ago
Oh wow those are nice Monte.
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