Sometimes Customers have the Best Ideas

[Jediscroller American Craftsman Find all posts View Profile Close Jediscroller]

I had a customer who wanted a sign for his camp site and he provided the idea for this piece. I really like the idea. The wood is Ash and the lettering is Mahogany. I received 3 addtional orders for these within a day of delivering this.
Thought some of you might be interested.

[bearfretworks Retired Find all posts View Profile Close bearfretworks]

VERY, VERY NICE Jedi! I like it and may have to steal the idea

Now, just kicking around a thought......did you consider making internal cuts for the lettering and pop-up, then gluing up a dark piece of, say walnut, behind the ash before cutting the outline?

Again, just thinking out loud.... I like what you've done and am not being critical.....

[Marcel in Longueuil Gone to the Dark Side Find all posts View Profile Close Marcel in Longueuil]

That sign looks sweet Kevin.

Nice work, I like the lettering style you used.

Where did you get the pattern of the mobile tent (trailer)?
One of your creations I presume?

Regards,
Marcel

[Minnesota scroller ********* Find all posts View Profile Close Minnesota scroller]

I definitely like it. I assume the piece is the shape of a state?

[ozarkhillbilly Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ozarkhillbilly]

Nice indeed Kevin! I really like the color contrast of the two.

Alright, who can name the state? I'll give a clue, it's not Hawaii

[bearfretworks Retired Find all posts View Profile Close bearfretworks]

Nice indeed Kevin! I really like the color contrast of the two.

Alright, who can name the state? I'll give a clue, it's not Hawaii

My guess is either ConeticuT, or the republican portion of Massachussets......

[pete00 Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close pete00]

looks great and a neat idea as well.....

[Jediscroller American Craftsman Find all posts View Profile Close Jediscroller]

Hehehe, Barry's almost correct, LOL! It is Connecticut but I wouldn't call the home of Chris Dodd (a big Castro supporter) the Republican portion of Mass.
Yep, my first choice was to cut out the lettering (would've been a lot easier and quicker), but the customer wanted it in an overlay fashion. Oh, and steal away, it's why I posted it. I'm glad this guy wasn't from Rhode Island, Deleware or Maryland (would've been tough to fit a name, hehehe).
Marcel, the little pop-up was one of mine, just a simple little pattern that I whipped up for this piece and more or less modified on the fly as I hadn't done a pattern of this type (free standing) before.
Thanks for the kind words about the piece guys.

[Sawduster Hi-tech Redneck Find all posts View Profile Close Sawduster]

Kevin, that is just too kewl ....I am impressed ....of course, you do that to me a lot !
Excellent work !

[core-eagle Hardwood Artist Find all posts View Profile Close core-eagle]

Looks great Kevin! Could have put a whole campsite if it was on Montana! LOL! Like the choice of lettering style. Thanks for sharing!!

Tim

[CanadianScroller ********* CUT IT OUT Find all posts View Profile Close CanadianScroller]

That is a keeper.

I lent my trailer out this weekend, I may need to make a sign for it

[minowevie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close minowevie]

Kevin that is just owsome. now i think i know what to make the kids for xmas. what a great idea. Now if i only had a pattern for dune buggies. what a cool thing. thanks. your the best. I love your lettering too. really stands out. great, great. your friend Evie.

[Thomp Master Procrastinator Find all posts View Profile Close Thomp]

That is a keeper.

I lent my trailer out this weekend, I may need to make a sign for it

if the situation is like mine here, the sign should read
this is borrowed, please return promptly, clean with toliet tank dumped.....
owner!

[CanadianScroller ********* CUT IT OUT Find all posts View Profile Close CanadianScroller]

Thats awesome Thom....WELCOME BACK

[minowevie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close minowevie]

Ho HO Ho. thats so funny, so glad you are back Thomp. You and Carl just keep me rolling on the floor. so dieing lauphing here. Evie