first time posting

[Brian in Dundas]

Hi All,
This is my first attempt at posting. I have been reading posts for quite some time. This is my favorite and latest creation.
50" wingspan, over 2" thick in the body
woods are Walnut, Holly, Osage Orange,Ebony and Chechen
Thanks for looking

[Mack C. in Brooklin ON]

:confused: Hi Brian; now c'mon is this your first posting or is it the pen?:p No matter, they both look great. Let's have some more!

[jimp11]

Very nice Brian how long did it take ya??

jim

[Bill Simpson]

Really nice work and the finish is fantastic. Keep posting with eye candy like this.

[Kerry in Fort Sask, AB]

Brian, that's terrific. It must be very impressive to see first hand. I keep thinking I'd like to try intarsia (actually I did cut pieces with my son for a small one but then he lost interest and they're still sitting there), but I really don't like sanding so I don't know if I'll ever try it.

woods are Walnut, Holly, Osage Orange,Ebony and Chechen

When I first opened this and saw the bird pic I thought for a second you said Ebony and Chicken! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Again, great job!

Kerry

[Brian in Dundas]

Thanks for all the kind remarks. This was my first with exotic woods. My other ones were mostly stained pine, ( no comparison)
It took over 100 hrs ,but it was a special order for a birthday gift so I wanted to do the best I could. The hardest part was the intricate cuts like the talonns in thick, very hard wood. It has 7 coats of satin wipe on poly.
Here is another shot showing more grain in the wood.
The tiger was a finish it up job. Years ago I got a guy interested in doing intarsia and while making it for his Grandaughter he passed away. A little while later his wife approached me to see if I would finish it for her to give. How do you say no ??? It is only pine but it was quite nice doing this one.
Most of the pieces were cut out.