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That stump is looking pretty much like an eagle :koolaid

Well done Stan.... please tell me you aren't going to throw away all of your tools and make stairs with a chainsaw from now on? :noidea :chainsaw :laughing

Looks awesome! :half :pop :yoda2 :Wolvie

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It actually is just roughed out. I carved on it this morning. I have the feet to do, then lots of cleaning up...cutting in feathers...
Then painting it...and pouring epoxy over it. I had cars honking, waving...people stopping by taking pictures.....geeshh...its not even done yet.

Thanks Muz for posting my pictures. I will send the finished ones after it's all done.


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:Confederate What about just brushing it with used motor oil once it is finished? I am just thinking the motor oil will soak in, it is cheap and should make a nice color... and it is cheap :laughing


Epoxy might not seal as well as a good soaking with oil... oil would give it a real 'rustic' look :pop

However you end up doing it... I am sure it will look fantastic :like

I must say, I am worried someone may like it TOO much and pilfer it? If you oil it constantly... people may not want to steal it to put in their lounge room.... :calmdown :punch :wol2 :Wolvie

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That's our flag. I may consider the motor oil finish..


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Very cool Stan! I like it!

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Now that's ART! Right there!!!
Very talented indeed my brother.
Looking already great.
Can't wait to see the finished bird although it's looking great as is.
Wood carving takes a special person with skill and taking his time.
I ain't that guy :rofl

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Gabor...I am the first to say I am not an artist. I cant freehand carve. What I did was take a side and front profile of an eagle, scaled it to my tree trunk...then attached matching pairs of the profiles to the trunk. The chainsaw simply notched the trunk till it touched the profile. I then removed the notches. Instead of draw by number, I sawed by notch.

An artist can just freehand it. What I lack in artistry, I made up with template crutches.


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Looking awesome Stan... Not bad at all... :half

(for an 'amateur') :ugeek: :laughing :yoda2 :Wolvie

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Very nice Stan, you may have missed your calling, Next you can practice ice carving with your chainsaw.

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Our favorite 'chainsawist's' finished work :like :koolaid

Magnificent Stan! Simply awesome :first :half :yoda2 :Wolvie

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That looks great Stan!!


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Thanks Muz for posting my pictures.
Thanks for the comments.

I have had several requests to carve more critters.

A local restaurant wants me to carve a large chicken for their place.


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Looking at it I'm stumped



really looks good there, hope nobody gets stupid and well you know. :pbunny


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Great work Stan!
Yes do the chicken, here in Atlanta there is a local landmark called "the big chicken" referenced when giving directions and by traffic helicopter reports etc...


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It really turned out fantastic.
That's one of the things I never had the had for.
Woodwork. Just don't have the patience.
I really like it my big brother.
You've done good!
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I wonder how many people have driven past and thought it was a real eagle? :noidea :eek :laughing :yoda2 :Wolvie

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Muz....Thanks for posting those pictures. I have to send them down under..to get them posted. My phone wont allow me for some reason? I sent you some more eagle pictures. This thing has taken on a life of it's own. I am being overwhelmed with comments everywhere I go.

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No worries Stan.... happy to help :like

Here is the latest eagle pics, and the beautiful stair case ....

I must say, they look a bit straight?? :eek

Don't tell me you are going to the 'dark side'? :noidea :laughing :yoda2 :Wolvie

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Beautiful work as always!
I can see how curved stairs would have taken away a lot of space and natural light if they went with that.
I think the choice was great having to follow the square shape.
Eagle looks spectacular. I bet you get a bunch of honks going as cars pass by.
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Stan just sent me this pic of his eagle...

How awesome! People driving past his place and seeing the eagle must enjoy it... I bet it lifts their day :like :koolaid :pop :Wolvie

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