Original Designs

[Steviegwood]

Hi EveryOne, here are a couple of pictures of some special orders that I designed. The Broken Wheel Campground is located near Stonewall Jackson Lake, WV. The Treed Black Bear is for a bear hunting club. Steve

[Dragon]

I love the tree Steve. Great work.
Diane

[Rivari]

Nice work Steve, I've never seen a treed bear pattern before, as a twist have you ever thought of a treed dog and a pack of bears at the base...no really I am serious it would be a riot.

[Steviegwood]

Todd, that would be a hoot. It brings to mind the buck deer with the rifle. I designed the treed coons first for another hunting club that have coon hunts. The group from the local bear hunters assoc. wanted me to do a bear. The original coons has a mini clock. Steve

[PuzzledMoose]

Those are great, Steve .. and I like Todd's idea too. Kinda like the idea of a hunter in the tree too - maybe surrounded by a selection of animals ...

[Buzz]

Sign

Steve. The sign is absolutely GREAT!!! If it is to be used outdoors, what kind of glue did you use? It must have been quite a trick getting all the letters in their proper spacing and then gluing them so none of the glue showed around the edges.

[Steviegwood]

Sign

Steve. The sign is absolutely GREAT!!! If it is to be used outdoors, what kind of glue did you use? It must have been quite a trick getting all the letters in their proper spacing and then gluing them so none of the glue showed around the edges.

Hi Buzz, I used elmers wood glue on this sign. It is outside on their porch which is covered and protected from rain, snow ect., I also gave it extra sealer when I was finishing. Although when I made it I was told that they were going to put it on the inside. Thanks for the kind remarks, Steve

[bearfretworks]

Really nice job Steve! Those will be a "hit" for sure.

[Buzz]

I have used Elmers yellow glue for years. Lately I have been using Aleene's, both original and thick Tacky Glue. The best part of this is it dries clear. It's almost impossible to see squeeze out. Also, I haven't had a holding problem although I haven't used it under extreme situations. I mostly use it for scroll saw projects, desk name plates, wall hangings etc. I just fixed a wooden chair for our oldest daughter using Aleene's. Only time will tell if it holds.

[MikeDingas]

Nice job, Steve. I love to see all the photos. Can sometimes spark inspiration. Thanks for sharing.