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  1. 12-11-2009, 10:48 AM #16
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    Now I will have to do something like it - - -

    Your work is beautiful and I too like the carving and am an oak fan. The rocking motion will really keep that baby happy and quiet (if my memory serves me ) and each time your daughter rocks your grandson she will recall the guy who made the cradle and perhaps even smile.
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  2. 12-11-2009, 1:05 PM #17
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    Good start.. excellent finished. That really looks great. Good luck to your family on delivery and that is not the delivery of the cradle.
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  3. 12-11-2009, 1:15 PM #18
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    wheat carving on the end

    Jeff,

    How did you carve the wheat like design on the end? Looks great.

    Jim
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  4. 12-11-2009, 2:13 PM #19
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    The cradle looks great, Jeff.
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  5. 12-11-2009, 5:06 PM #20
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    I have been carving for about 35 years

    Jim, All the carving is done by hand with nice sharp carving tools, I have been carving and whittling for as long as I can remember. The wheat or like I call them willow leaves are one of my most favorite things to carve, I put them in one form or another on lots of things. Here are a couple more examples. The bed I did 18 years ago, the little box I did 35 years ago, the little fan thing I did a couple years ago for my kitchen and the magazine rack I did 20 years ago. I need to get back into it more but turning has taken the #1 spot in my heart!

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  6. 12-11-2009, 8:00 PM #21
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    A fine example of a heirloom cradle Jeff.
    I'm sure the little guy will be very cozy in his new home...
    Thanks for the look see.
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  7. 12-12-2009, 1:24 AM #22
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    Jeff, that's really nice work. and I love all the other carving you've done up the road a while back. awesome stuff
    well depending on the way I would travel, I'm roughly 2,340 miles to 2,529 miles away from the infamous STEVE SCHLUMPF!!!!
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  8. 12-12-2009, 5:36 AM #23
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    Excellent work on the carvings, particularly the bed! BTW, what is all that white stuff outside???!!??
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  9. 12-12-2009, 7:16 AM #24
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    Jeff what some heart touching work , your have more talent than the biggest part of all of us put together on here . Thanks for the step by step actions .......Marshall
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  10. 12-12-2009, 2:04 PM #25
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    Smile Thanks for sharing the other pictures

    Jeff,

    The carvings are wonderful and thanks for showing them too. I know what you mean about finding time for both turning and carving. I similarly have a few carving projects to do when the opportunity arises.

    Have a blessed Christmas and enjoy your time with family,
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