JGR Oak Leaf Door Topper

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JGR Oak Leaf Door Topper

09-12-2011, 11:40 PM

Not one piece of Oak in it -

Leaves are different shades of Poplar
Acorns are Western Cedar
Ribbon is Box Elder
Frame is White Pine
Backboard is 1/4" Aspen Ply

This was a fun one - hardest one so far. At the end of the I'm back to Judy's Studio for the Intermediate1 class. Gotta make my racoon.
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The good woodworker does not craft the wood for honor. He uses his craft to honor the wood.
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09-13-2011, 12:16 AM

Looks great, nicely done
Would be awesome to attend one of her classes

Brett

Only Robinson Crusoe could get everything done by Friday!
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09-13-2011, 03:27 AM

Beautiful workmanship!

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09-13-2011, 06:53 AM

Good work. Great result
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09-13-2011, 08:27 AM

You really did a fine job with this project from wood selection to shaping. You better make sure that the squirrels outside don’t see those acorns, they will try to break in.

Rolf
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