HWooldridge Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 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... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 That is very nice looking. Thank you for sharing. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice Job Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Beautifully done HW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 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 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKindy Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 A very well spent 8 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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