metalhead Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 My first post.. Alas, the annual problem; what to get my parents for their respective Birthdays. Having started the Smithing last Fall, I finally have a new asset to draw from. I made the weathervane for pops and a coat rack for the momma. While I like the weathervane the best, I am really starting to get in the wood-forging groove. The coat rack board was donated by a dear old cherry tree that grew and died (natural causes) in our backyard. Regardless, both gifts are from the heart and soul. Enjoy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Very nice! I like the coatrack best myself. The wood is lovely though IMO it would benefit from some distressing and antiquing. As it ages it will turn MUCH darker and richer in color... you will like it more and more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Nice coat rack, I like that wood a bunch, it has a nice color and shape. The weathervane is nice too, I just think your mom got the best gift. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I like the wind vane best, It's more work and figuring I hope the off side of the peak is due north ! ! ! It's very good work if only since the fall is when you started smithing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 I like the wind vane best, It's more work and figuring I hope the off side of the peak is due north ! ! ! It's very good work if only since the fall is when you started smithing Thanks for the input and compliments. I VERY much appreciate the honesty of strangers. One thing's for sure, I don't have to try to get the "rustic" look (LOL). The level of skill to: 1)DO what you want and then... 2) do it well, will forever keep me challenged. As you get better, the projects naturally get more challenging. Regarding the off axis of North vs. the roof ridge, this is intentional since the roof ridge itself is off (good eye!). However, the weathvane will come with the disclaimer "not for navigational purposes". ;^) MH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittler Kev Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Lovely weather vane and nice scroll work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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