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30 years ago, my wife (en 2 kids) and I could have moved anywhere in this country we wanted to. (We did spend 1 whole summer touring the country, coast to coast with mini trips to Colorado, Wyoming etc.) We moved to NW Connecticut on purpose...... That hasn't changed. Joe, Makin...

Thanks, Sorry (really), I can't help you. I sell a very, very different product to a very different group of customers. I'm just carved signs......that's all. My display/presentation would be of no use to you. But, Good Luck!!!!!:thumb: Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

I've got one that has made a living for me for 32 years. Show me yours, and I'll show you mine. :noway: :toasting: :ROFLMAO: Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

Thanks everyone. Doug, 20lb HDU (Duna) Thanks Steve C. Wish I had you next door. I don't usually spend so much time on a sketch but dragons are not a usual subject for me so the input is great. Many of the points you made Steve, will be addressed when it's carved. (That IS the final...

I used a basic pose for a dragon I found in a web search and made minor and major changes. I changed the shape of the head a bit and added small new elements. Re-designed the scales on the neck and added different wings and tail. What do you think??? It's going to be in a scene with a stone...

I was commissioned to carve the "Old Man in the Mountain" that fell apart a few years ago in New hampshire. This is on a mirror frame.....pine with oil stains cleared with laquer. This was a wedding gift......he proposed to her here, within site of the "Old Man". Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

Great job!!! Esp like the "hand carved" part. :) Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

I wanted to attend Geno's last year, but had a family emergency. I have a big fair I attend that ends the 1st week of Oct. A meet any time after that would work for me. Otherwise.....Next year!!!! Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

I think this is the stuff you are looking for.....or not. http://www.frpshop.com/liner-panels-c-3_4.html Scroll down a little... Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

I'm planning to use the Cabot Solid 100% acrylic siding stain on HDU to match an existing sign system (which is made from wood). I'm thinking...."No Problem!" Has anyone tried this? Am I asking for trouble? Any and all advice is appreciated! :thankyou: Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

Dan, Everything you said is true about the curing. I've had many discussions with Frank Manning and Kent Smith, (both are friends) over the years and I take precautions to prevent such mishaps.......I also do extensive testing of my own to verify (under my controlled conditions, in MY shop...

Dan, I know it isn't necessary to prime HDU when using laytex. I've tried it but just can't seem to get a smooth enough surface with the house paints.....the "dimples" do show for me.....especially on the carved surfaces. The primer I use can be sanded to mitigate that problem for me. That...

The "Real Sign Shop" in town uses the Mathews with great sucess.....but they have a spray booth and all the protections. Here's one that went on a cupola of a local town library that I carved and they finished with Mathews...It's been up there facing west for over 5 years.....it's like new! In...

Thanks for the compliments everyone! I just got back from a trip to OR so I've been unable to get to answer those two questions........... 1st, on the painting question, I apply one primer coat and two top coats (all acrylic laytex). I only sand after the primer coat (220 grit). That's...

Thanks everyone! I use the acrylic laytex on all my HDU projects. I really don't have a good handle yet on painting images with it...............I gotta get some lessons. The staining techniques that I am comfortable with (on wood) are similar to using watercolors.....layers of washes. BIG...

You know that is going to look great in the sunshine. The flat light in your photos don't do the carving justice. Good job! Make Chips!!! :smile: Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

Thanks folks! Someone asked why I didn't get a CNC........cause if I did.... I'd be outa a job!:ROFLMAO: Here she is finished up...... I know holes don't cast shadows but I really like how it makes the letters pop. Thanks Again! Joe Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

I've got it painted up........it's drying. I'll get a finished shot of it later. I'll answer questions when I can.....busy as hell here. Hope this helps someone who wants to give carving a try. Joe, Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

Keepin on..............

Here are the photos I took at key points in the carving. Time markers are written in the ground.