The German Smoking Figure saga continues. This is #4 in the series, a Beekeeper tending his hive. The wood is Maple with African Blackwood for his boots, the base is Cherry. His hood needs some work,...
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The German Smoking Figure saga continues. This is #4 in the series, a Beekeeper tending his hive. The wood is Maple with African Blackwood for his boots, the base is Cherry. His hood needs some work,...
Neil, in my original post, I have a link to the source of the screens I use. They are well made and not that expensive.
Bobby
My son is a Fireman and every year they have a Family Day celebration for the men and women of the fire department and their families. This is my contribution to the door prizes this year, a carved...
Well after much thinking on what the next "German Smoking Figure" was going to be, the time is right to introduce "Boudreaux". The Courir de Mardi Gras, "Laissez les bons temps rouler. He stands...
A local group holds a bird and sausage gumbo cookoff to help raise for local support group for Veterans. I usually contribute a couple items for the raffle and this years theme is "Give Me Liberty or...
Just my opinion, SWAT in Waco is the best bang for the buck. Dropped off some during COVID, but is slowly making it's way back.
Bobby
Louisiana
Bill, for us Bourbon drinkers, we pour a shot of the Bourbon of choice in a glass, with or without ice, place the smoker over the top of the glass.
The tin containers hold wood chips, in this one,...
A Christmas gift for my Daughters friend. He enjoys having a smoked bourbon with me when he visits, so I decided to make him one. The wood is Cherry with a buffed out sanding paste finish. I also...
Wishing everyone at the Creek a blessed and safe Christmas and holiday season.
Bobby
Louisiana
Wishing everyone at the Creek a blessed, safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy being with family, friends, loved ones and plenty of good food!!!
Bobby
Louisiana
Beautiful piece of furniture that is sure to become a family heirloom. Love the grain pattern in the Sapele!!
Bobby
Louisiana
I coat the inside with several coats of Mod Podge and spray lacquer on the outside.
Bobby
Louisiana
Getting ready for the Holiday season with some ornaments. Our club has an ornament exchange at it's December meeting, a local Arts Center is having a fund raiser and looking for local artist to...
A very nice piece, love the Southwest aspects of it!!!
Bobby
Louisiana
Very nice, looking forward to finished piece!!!
Bobby
Louisiana
Well, German Smoking Figure #3 is done just in time for the Halloween celebrations. A big thank you to the very talented Gwen Bennett for the super paint job on "Frankie" Frankenstein. The wood is...
Well, Santa Smoking Figure is complete, he stands about 8" tall and 5" wide. The white on the suit is Snow-Tex and the beard is Faux Fur from Hobby Lobby. I see these may take the same journey as the...
Andrew, yes, there are four holes in the platform piece. Two of the holes are to line up and attach the legs using dowels and the other two holes act as draft holes when the top is put in place....
Tim, yes, everything is turned on the lathe, except the bottle cap. Its a 10-2-4 bottle cap for those old enough to remember and enjoy them.
Bobby
Louisiana
While anything that deals with fire can be considered a hazard, incense, once lit the fire goes out and it just smolders and smokes. That is the purpose of putting a metal holder or in this case a...
One of the demos I attended at SWAT was on German Smoking Figures by Colwin Way. They are used to burn incense in and the smoke comes out the mouth. Naturally, I had to try to make one and since...
Thanks for the comments, they are appreciated.
Everybody likes Oreo's and a glass of Milk, so, this this is my spin on that. The plate is Cypress, glass of Milk is Cherry and the Oreo's are Walnut and Maple. The Oreo's were done on the CNC and I...
Finished up my Beads of Courage box for SWAT this year. A Carousel theme box made with Cherry and a laminated colorwood for the knob. Inside the lid is a small inlay using opal in UV resin. I...
Why are the pictures turned side ways lately in my post.
Bobby