nancyid
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Post by nancyid on Mar 28, 2011 17:14:50 GMT -5
Here is a .410 I have had for like 30 years, it had been moved here and there and got a lot of scratches and dings, so I refinished it. Took it down to bare wood, carved, refinished and re-blued. ![]() www.minifarm.com/images/done 410.jpg[/img] ![]() www.minifarm.com/images/done forearm.jpg[/img] ![]() www.minifarm.com/images/done stock.jpg[/img] Here is a High Stardard .22 about 40 years old. I carved the grip from a block of Maple, then carved the basket weave and a small maple leaf. odd shaped grip but that is the shape the original was.  And last, I made this grip for my Hi Point 9mm out of Zebra Wood.   |
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Post by Toad on Mar 28, 2011 17:19:50 GMT -5
Those are fantastic. Love you're work
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Post by tkrueger3 on Mar 28, 2011 17:37:41 GMT -5
Really beautiful work, Nancy! Do you do the carvings freehand, or do you start with a pattern? I just can't imagine carving something as gorgeous as those from scratch! It boggles my mind. (But then, my mind boggles really easily these days! LOL!)
Tom
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nancyid
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Post by nancyid on Mar 28, 2011 19:41:47 GMT -5
Tom, I work it out on paper, how I would like it to look, then I do use that drawing as a pattern but more often than not it does go freehand, lol. The 9mm was totally pattern because inside those grips are areas that are required, and had to be carved in, to make some of the innards work. These sculptures I do totally freehand, just look at reference photos. The "pig" recently went "Best in Division" at a show, and was also 2nd at the International Carver's Guild about 3 years ago. The Yorkie I just did after a 3 year layoff from carving.    |
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Post by dbrealityrocks on Mar 28, 2011 19:55:56 GMT -5
Totally awesome!!! I've got to get my brother to see these, he's a carver in NH but nothing like these.
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Post by NDK on Mar 28, 2011 20:10:32 GMT -5
Amazing carvings Nancy! I was at my local woodworkers guild show Sunday. The woodworking is amazing!
On a side note, how do you like that hi-point?
Nate
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 28, 2011 21:22:51 GMT -5
Good grief! I want to pet the dog! That is just incredible. When I saw the guns I couldn't help from thinking about the guy that advertised for a good woman with a bass boat, send photos of the boat. How do you find time to play with rocks?
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Post by gr on Mar 28, 2011 21:33:06 GMT -5
Nancy, please stand a little closer to me so the talent that is dripping off of you will land on me - thank you! I love the detail and pictures that you've carved on the weapons. Just awesome work. Thanks for sharing
gary
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 28, 2011 21:44:48 GMT -5
What a talented wood carver you are! A complete artist.
Adrian
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nancyid
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Post by nancyid on Mar 28, 2011 21:48:08 GMT -5
Amazing carvings Nancy! I was at my local woodworkers guild show Sunday. The woodworking is amazing! On a side note, how do you like that hi-point? Nate Aw guys, you make me blush :blush: Thank you all for the kind praise. Nate: I LOVE the Hi Point. It was not without issues at first, but as everything I read on the gun said, it just takes breaking in. After approx. 400 rounds, cleaning after each time to the range and a little buffing here and there, it is running flawlessly and is quite accurate too. I think I am going to use it in a fun competition in May. It is run loosely on IDPA rules, so newbies can learn and have fun. All proceeds go to "Shoot for A Cure" (only in Idaho) lol. Anyway it really is a cool gun at a very low price! this is the C9 (compact) but still a bit larger/heavier than I want for concealment so I got the Taurus TCP too. Now I must decide which one to use  |
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Post by tkrueger3 on Mar 28, 2011 21:51:43 GMT -5
3 words, Nancy: O M G!!!!!! Those statues/carvings just blew me away! I'm in awe. The Yorkie is very lifelike, and the piggy is a cutie, but the wapiti .... Oh My Goodness! He's AMAZING!
Tom
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Post by tntmom on Mar 28, 2011 22:02:29 GMT -5
Don't think I could scream "TALENT" lound enough. Amazing work Nancy!
~Krystee
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Post by jakesrocks on Mar 28, 2011 23:03:20 GMT -5
Beautiful work on all of them. I have a High Standard very similar to yours.Yours is the Sentinal, and mine is a slightly fancier one called The Marshal, with artificial bone grips. Also have the High Standard
2 barreled derringer. Both are sweet shooting weapons.
Don
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Post by mossyrockhound on Mar 29, 2011 0:05:40 GMT -5
Those carvings are all very inspiring. Great work on all of them and congratulations on your awards.
Garry
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Post by garock on Mar 29, 2011 7:25:16 GMT -5
Wow ! Totally Awesome ! ! !
Frankie
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Post by tanyafrench on Mar 29, 2011 17:10:19 GMT -5
Wow, Nancy, you have truly been blessed. Your Yorkie looks so real, each little hair. Just WOW.
Tanya
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Post by Bikerrandy on Mar 29, 2011 18:26:24 GMT -5
Wow, I'm impressed (in a big way), those carvings are way cool!!  Nice guns too, I really do love those carvings though |
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Mar 29, 2011 18:34:06 GMT -5
Beautiful work, all of it! Very glad to see another female thats in to guns also  |
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Post by sandsman1 on Mar 29, 2011 19:58:13 GMT -5
dam girl there realy beautiful --- i have a .380 beretta they dont make any more strait from italy im bettin it would look great with a new set of grips like that let me know in a pm how much you want to do a set so i can think about it --- sands
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Post by NDK on Mar 29, 2011 21:30:05 GMT -5
I knew these were a very low budget hand gun. I looked into buying one but shied away when I read of the isses with them. I thought I read of issues with the firing pin. I don't remember now lol.
I went with a Smith & Wesson Sigma .40 cal. Still a lower budget/entry level gun, but fills my needs completely.
Good luck in the competition!
Nate
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Nice guns too, I really do love those carvings though 
