wooly Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Had a special order from one of my customers from last summer. She has already bought SEVERAL carves from me and has 3 Rotties of her own, and asked me if I could carve her a simple Rottweiler head. She had paid some con-carver schmuck from Pennsyltucky to do the job for her a few years ago, but he just ran off with her cash and never delivered the piece. I let her know I'd give it a shot, but not to get her hopes up as I've never attempted anything like this before..., BUT my plan was to do a full body, life size rottweiler out of one of the biggest maple logs I had here and just charge her for my tool supplies and materials. That was about 4 months ago, and I finally built up the courage to start making some saw dust here a couple weeks ago. My free time is VERY limited lately so things have been progressing really slowly with this one, but I'm finally past the crucial cut stages and heading into the home stretch now and ready to start working on the base soon! Sometimes the hardest part for me is getting past that initial fear of trying something new, and making those first few cuts before everything else just starts falling into place! I couldn't be happier with how this one's coming along and she's over the moon with it as well so far! Added my mum in one of the pics for size reference, so careful with any of those comments,lol 34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Juice Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Awesome job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbuff Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Pure talent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Very nice ....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVal Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 That's awesome! Serious talent the rot looks great! So does thay husky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doebuck1234 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Ur an animal,great work!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlammerhirt Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 That is true artwork! Well done Wooly!!Sent from my moto z3 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-c Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Great work as usual wooly. I like it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpStateRedNeck Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Awesome work man! And be prepared for Pygmy to ask who the babe is. I love working with maple, just a clean, great smelling, can do anything with it wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappyice Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Great to see your work here again and what a what piece!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JALA RUT Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 That is amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyslowhand Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Damned dude, you've made me speechless & amazed yet again! Have to imagine customer will be thrilled also!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 You’re the man!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 What do you know Wooly made another amazing wood carving.... yawn Just kidding man, as I was looking through the pictures I was like yeah that's looking OK, hmmmm yep he seems to have this idea down, oh wow yeah that looks good, damn it that's a spot on Rottie Great job I am sure your customer is as excited about it as you are if not more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I have wittled better in less than an hour Wooly, but not bad for your limited experience. Your just keep refining that serious talent you have! Very well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 You don't fail to impress me Wooly!! Great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I love these pictures, thank you for sharing and amazing work as always! And what the heck is that thing siting in the front of those Stihls? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 You never cease to amaze me with all that artistic talent, that just flows from you Matt! A very cool carving, that looks, well.....like a Rottweiler!!! You did a fantastic job buddy, and you made that customer so very happy! You sure have a way of doing that with people. As I smile every time I look at my Wooly Bear. Or anything else I have, that were made by your paws. Take care my friend. And give Mom a peck on the cheek for all of us! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 WOW Matt!! That's awesome! Hope all is well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooly Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, ApexerER said: And what the heck is that thing siting in the front of those Stihls? Thanks guys! Apex- that Shindaiwa is not my favorite saw, but it'll run circles around my Stihls! It's a 60cc beast I use for lopping off big chunks fast. NOTHING compares to my Husky though. Sometimes I just pull that saw out so I can look at her beautiful teeth smiling back at me,lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexerER Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, wooly said: Thanks guys! Apex- that Shindaiwa is not my favorite saw, but it'll run circles around my Stihls! It's a 60cc beast I use for lopping off big chunks fast. NOTHING compares to my Husky though. Sometimes I just pull that saw out so I can look at her beautiful teeth smiling back at me,lol Ha, I didn't even notice the Husky...just saw orange..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRod 8G8H Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Wow that's incredible... Very talented. Thanks for sharing!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steuben Jerry Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) Damn, Wooly - you just keep getting better as you go. That’s a great carve! Edited November 21, 2019 by Steuben Jerry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 you the man Matt! i think you're getting better. must the the Husky saw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut in the bush Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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