Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: church fireplace mantel

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Platte, S. D.
    Posts
    29

    church fireplace mantel

    hi everyone at sawmill creek

    ive been lurking around for a month or so looking at all the outstanding pieces that other have made. the people on here are a wide variety from beginner to master.
    i have been doing woodworking and construction work for 35 yrs but dont place myself much above the beginner when it comes to woodworking.
    any way here is a church mantel that another congreation member and myself built for a new addition on our church. between the two of us were pretty happy with the way things turned out.
    i purchased a carvewright cnc in july and this is one of the first big project that i have done with it.
    the two side legs and the board between the legs are all done with the carvewright. 14 hrs of carve time not counting the piece i threw away that we didnt like.
    the legs are fluted with praying hands carved on the top of these
    the piece between is fluted with the name of our church carved in between.
    i really like this carvewright machine and have had really good luck with mine. its an addition to anyone woodworking tool selection without breaking the bank.

    any comments welcome

    thanks

    Kendall
    Attached Images Attached Images

  2. #2
    That is beautiful. I sure would like to add a CNC to my shop.

    Steve

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    In the foothills of the Sandia Mountains
    Posts
    16,622
    Beautiful work Kendal. I would love to see some detail shots of the hands and script.
    Please help support the Creek.


    "It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone."
    Andy Rooney



  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Platte, S. D.
    Posts
    29

    more pictures

    here is some closeup pictures of the praying hands and the script
    I also included a picture of the Last Supper Carving that i did for the
    valance in the kitchen area
    Attached Images Attached Images

  5. #5

    Very impressive!

    Beautiful. The praying hands are delicate and inspirational. The church members are probably very grateful for the time, treasure, and talent that you put into completing this. I've been reading a bit about CNC machines. Out of my budget range, but I sure am impressed enough to keep my sights on one in the future, somewhere.


    Lon

  6. #6
    That look great Kendall. I have no doubt that everyone in your church will appreciate it for many years to come.

    Craig

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    Atlanta , Ga.
    Posts
    3,970
    Beautiful and excellent work....

    Sarge..

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Stanwood, WA
    Posts
    3,059
    As others have stated very very nice. Thanks for sharing!
    Dewey

    "Everything is better with Inlay or Marquetry!"


  9. #9
    Extremely nice. I am sure everyone at your church is going to love it.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    SE PA - Central Bucks County
    Posts
    65,685
    Very nice work, Kendall.
    --

    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Harvey, Michigan
    Posts
    20,801
    Excellent work Kendall! You should be proud of it! I am sure the congregation will love it! Thanks for sharing!
    Steve

    “You never know what you got til it's gone!”
    Please don’t let that happen!
    Become a financial Contributor today!

Similar Threads

  1. Curved fireplace mantel (pics)
    By Fred Voorhees in forum General Woodworking and Power Tools
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12-21-2007, 10:44 PM
  2. U-Shaped Mantel Shelf for Dual Opening Fireplace
    By Jason Creager in forum Design Forum
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-31-2007, 1:07 AM
  3. Made new fireplace mantel for plasma
    By Al Bois in forum General Woodworking and Power Tools
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: 12-24-2006, 12:35 PM
  4. Church bloopers
    By John Miliunas in forum Off Topic Forum
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 12-23-2004, 5:15 AM
  5. Fireplace Mantel Job
    By Scott Coffelt in forum General Woodworking and Power Tools
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 11-08-2004, 5:01 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •