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Ed Nelson978
12-14-2008, 10:43 PM
This is a Christmas present for my Dad who loves sailing. I have not yet finished the finish, but thought it was close enough to show off! It is carved in red oak and finished with garnet shellac. This was my first attempt at lettering.

Let me know what you think!

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/data/1014/medium/IMG_0676.jpg

John Keeton
12-15-2008, 8:16 AM
Ed, that is really nice! I hope you have signed/dated this as it is sure to become a sought after family piece. I sometimes think this type of work has more meaning than does a piece of furniture - much more personal.

John Schreiber
12-15-2008, 9:12 AM
Beautiful work Ed. And a clever idea - something specifically designed for a space we all have in our homes, but which is usually empty.

Ed Nelson978
12-15-2008, 9:23 AM
Thanks! I wish I could take credit for the idea of using the space over a
door, but I ran across a similar idea on the Woodcarving Illustrated board.

Bart Sharp
12-16-2008, 2:46 PM
Beautiful!!

Jerry Olexa
12-22-2008, 10:25 PM
You are a good son...AND nice work!!