A little cutting tonight

We had those too, but shop class compared to a vocational program are worlds apart. Our vocational program was more related to a college tech school. It also included job placement, and coordinated with local employers needs and what they were looking for. Not knocking high school wood or metal shop, but there just wouldn't be enough time to get your feet wet, were as the vocational stuff was 4 periods lab, 3 periods other training (math, English) that was directly related to the trade.
I wish they pushed those programs harder. Nothing wrong with college (did that for 4 years too), but college isnt for a lot of folks, and they find it out the hard way after they are long past the vocational opportunities.

 

Anytime Mike, would help you anyway I can buddy. Biggest part to a head is the right cc, which is a science in itself.

 

I may hit you up here soon. I'm starting to dabble into more of that stuff than just woods ports.

 

Bear in a barrel, not finished yet, still have to stain the barrel, and band it.

 

The barrel will look better when it is finished. I put "slats" in it, and over shawdowed them (heavily, and on purpose). When I stain the barrel, the dark will give it a little more depth and realism, the stain will help blend it in.

 

Roughed in, not finished with this one yet. This is the fourth Ohio State carving I have done for this customer. I appreciate repeat business, makes me feel like I am doing something right anyway.

 

Very nice!

 

Thanks buddy

 

Looks great!

 

You have some Talent there bro, cool stuff

 

Thanks guys, the kind words mean a lot to me!

 

If you have sold that many carvings to the same person , do you think there reselling?

 

I have thought about it, but she implied that she wasn't. She has kids that are in collge, (or around that age). It doesn't matter to me either way.

 

I said it cause I think he selling too cheap! Those are good!!

Earthquakes was last years thing I stumbled upon a new cash cow for right now. A bit more lucrative than the Earthquakes. Easier too.
Oh carbine i want to order 5 clemson "C's" and 5 USC or SC whichever is easier to carve

 

You're being kinda ornery tonight clem!

 

Thats just me n Dex. I poke him. And he pokes me on down the road