September 20, 201015 yr This was my Sunday project in lieu of attending church yesterday. An old and dear family friend passed away last year; her husband and son (who is my age and a close friend) asked me to make a grave marker that would hold two flower baskets. The main post is 1" square and the crosspiece is 5/8" square - the scrolls are either 3/16 or 1/4 flat stock. The big problem was handling the vertical post because we left it 9' long so the son can set it in a deep posthole at the gravesite and still have a full 6' of height above ground. There is also another twist about a foot below the one in the pic; all scrolls are hand forged. Their last name starts with a "V" so that was the motif for the center of the piece. I started mid-morning and it took 8 hours of steady work from start to finish - drank a couple beers afterwards and slept like a stone last night... ;)
September 20, 201015 yr Exceptionally nice project that was obviously done with love. I`m sure your friend is aware of the thought and care involved in the making of this and has put in a good word about giving you a pass for your absence at church. Projects like this are proof that as long as someone remembers then a person may not be here in the flesh but their spirit stays with us always. Thanks for posting this.
September 20, 201015 yr thats lovely H - looks very beautiful on the photo as im sure it will by the grave. ive made a couple of little things for friends graves and i know they are very special jobs from the heart. you did a beautiful job - thanks for posting :)
September 20, 201015 yr The piece shows quality of workmanship and thoughtfulness. I am sure that your friend and his son are very happy with it. Thanks for sharing.
September 21, 201015 yr Simply elegant. Very pleasing and wont detract from the flowers, but rather add a bit of pizzaz. Nicely done. I am sure they will love it.
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