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**harrysin** · 11-19-2007, 08:23 AM

Well folks I know it's taken a while mainly due to the fact that the slab of Sheoak was not flat or of equal thickness so that when I started routing with the skis, the depth of cut varied, requiring a lot of extra work to correct. The problem stemmed from the fact that I had never worked with a slab before so it didn't occur to me to check it as I normally would a board,and bear in mind that I was GIVEN it, I could hardly complain!

**harrysin** · 11-19-2007, 08:27 AM

Here we continue with some clean-up then onto the skis.

**harrysin** · 11-19-2007, 08:41 AM

This is the second attempt to post this set of shots.

**harrysin** · 11-19-2007, 08:52 AM

I notice that the order of the shots has become jumbled as usual, I do wish that Mark could solve this problem, meanwhile the shots are numbered. Now onto the final stages.
Despite seeking finishing advice from members and Michael Dresdner, I, possibly foolishly, went my own way and used fibre glass resin, hoping that it would withstand our harsh summers, only time will tell! At this point in time I'm giving serious thought to sanding the letters back to the wood and painting them with the matt black paint which would be easy to recoat whenever necessary. Thanks for you're input and patience.

**challagan** · 11-19-2007, 08:56 AM

Harry, that is most impressive. It's a fine looking sign and I am very impressed with the outcome and the amount of free handing you did. BRAVO!

Corey

Joe Lyddon · 11-19-2007, 09:14 AM

Harry, you did a fantastic - GREAT job on that sign!!

Looks great!

Question: Is there only one "S" in Ferguson?

Dr.Zook · 11-19-2007, 11:47 AM

Great looking first time sign Harry. The Ferguson's should be proud of it. But come on, only 20 pictures???????LOL

**bobj3** · 11-19-2007, 12:14 PM

Very nice Harry

I like the look of the bark on the sign...that's a neat way to keep the sign looking good for a long time , I have a gal. or two of that stuff in the shop and will give it a try out for the next out door project..

Harry I don't see the holes to mount it , how are you going to mount it ?

To a pole, by chains, bolts, ?

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**Bob** · 11-19-2007, 02:54 PM

Well Harry, despite your minor problems, you sure came out on top with that project. That is a magnificent work of art to say the least. You did a fine job and probably have a very swollen head about now and that is okay because it is well deserved

template tom · 11-19-2007, 05:06 PM

Great work Harry Now it's my turn to come for a few lessons. The owner will be proud of it or are you going to change your name so that you can keep it for yourself.
Tom

11-19-2007, 08:23 AM	#1
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Making of my first free hand sign Well folks I know it's taken a while mainly due to the fact that the slab of Sheoak was not flat or of equal thickness so that when I started routing with the skis, the depth of cut varied, requiring a lot of extra work to correct. The problem stemmed from the fact that I had never worked with a slab before so it didn't occur to me to check it as I normally would a board,and bear in mind that I was GIVEN it, I could hardly complain! Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry*
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11-19-2007, 08:27 AM	#2
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Here we continue with some clean-up then onto the skis. __________________ *Harry*
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11-19-2007, 08:41 AM	#3
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! This is the second attempt to post this set of shots. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry*
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11-19-2007, 08:52 AM	#4
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! I notice that the order of the shots has become jumbled as usual, I do wish that Mark could solve this problem, meanwhile the shots are numbered. Now onto the final stages. Despite seeking finishing advice from members and Michael Dresdner, I, possibly foolishly, went my own way and used fibre glass resin, hoping that it would withstand our harsh summers, only time will tell! At this point in time I'm giving serious thought to sanding the letters back to the wood and painting them with the matt black paint which would be easy to recoat whenever necessary. Thanks for you're input and patience. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry*
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11-19-2007, 08:56 AM	#5
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Harry, that is most impressive. It's a fine looking sign and I am very impressed with the outcome and the amount of free handing you did. BRAVO! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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11-19-2007, 09:14 AM	#6
Joe Lyddon Banned Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alta Loma, CA USA Posts: 2,168 View Joe Lyddon's Gallery	Report This Post! Harry, you did a fantastic - GREAT job on that sign!! Looks great! Question: Is there only one "S" in Ferguson?
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11-19-2007, 11:47 AM	#7
Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,690 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Great looking first time sign Harry. The Ferguson's should be proud of it. But come on, only 20 pictures???????LOL __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood. Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,269 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Very nice Harry I like the look of the bark on the sign...that's a neat way to keep the sign looking good for a long time , I have a gal. or two of that stuff in the shop and will give it a try out for the next out door project.. Harry I don't see the holes to mount it , how are you going to mount it ? To a pole, by chains, bolts, ? ========== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 11-19-2007 at 08:04 PM.
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,539 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Well Harry, despite your minor problems, you sure came out on top with that project. That is a magnificent work of art to say the least. You did a fine job and probably have a very swollen head about now and that is okay because it is well deserved __________________ Cheers, Bob
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template tom Registered User Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 536 View template tom's Gallery	Report This Post! Great work Harry Now it's my turn to come for a few lessons. The owner will be proud of it or are you going to change your name so that you can keep it for yourself. Tom
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