Author Topic: Some Lehigh carving for smallpatch .. more pics added !! (Read 27144 times)

AMartin · « **on:** March 10, 2011, 04:57:59 PM »

Here is my attempt at carving a Lehigh for our friend Smallpatch .... Hope you like it Dane ... !!

Not as clean as Kibler's ...... thats because I don't have any of those Keebler elves in my shop .......... I'll be here all week !!!!

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:28:01 PM »

Well, I'll be the first. It's gorgeous! I love the effect created by all detailed incised work, veining and chip cuts. It creats a very rich look. Think I'm the one who might need to try harder! Thanks for posting this.

Jim

heinz · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:58:04 PM »

Wow! that is great and perfect for the style

C Wallingford · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:59:36 PM »

Both of you make me want to break my fingers and just quit!! That is beautiful Allen

Swampwalker · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2011, 06:17:56 PM »

Now that's pretty! Love the mix of incised and low relief, with subtle molding cuts. Just great!

James Rogers · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2011, 06:37:56 PM »

Beautiful! That design could be a real mess without perfect execution.

Robert Wolfe · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2011, 06:48:00 PM »

I really appreciate folks like you and Jim Kibler posting this kind of stuff. It really helps me focus my thoughts and aspire to a higher level of work.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2011, 06:49:24 PM »

James, you've said a mouthful there. There is a lot to this work of carving art, and Allen, you have outdone yourself.

Love this dueling carving...bung a bung bung bung.

Robby · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2011, 06:53:55 PM »

You out Lehighed the Lehigh's, beautiful!
Robby

rich pierce · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:40:24 PM »

I think Allen's channeling some original makers. He probably does it at night with candlelight, special chants and incantations.

axelp · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2011, 08:31:27 PM »

wow--- imagine what Allen could do with a couple of them Keebler elves runnin around wipin his brow with a kerchief and bringing him mineral water....

awesome work

K

greybeard · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2011, 09:02:07 PM »

Just downright beautifull. Looks like it's stabbed in. How many radius gouges were used.

? Bob

smallpatch · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2011, 11:36:39 PM »

I can't begin to tell you all, just how pleased I am. Mr Martin is an artist, beyond compare. AND one $#*! of a great guy, and just a bit of a comedian.

As you've probably already guessed, I am just chomping at the bit to get this beauty in my hands.

Oh, and just one more thing...... she's all mine.... nanner, nanner, nanner!!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2011, 12:36:03 AM »

Wooo!

And what's Smallpatch's current bid??

Awesome,
Jeff

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2011, 12:51:22 AM »

AMartin, ever consider making replica casts of your carvings? Jim Kibler? It's another great way to lose money, I am sure, but what a resource study piece these castings would be.

T

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2011, 12:52:55 AM »

In other words, that is truly spectacular, Allen. Very rich in variety of cuts, and in design. Man, oh, man.

Tom

Bill of the 45th · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2011, 01:04:40 AM »

Dane, Your significant other is gonna be serious Jealous of that girl. You better start buttering her up. I have a couple of Al's girls and it's serious LOVE. Guess it's old @$#% porn.

Bill

Pete G. · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2011, 02:26:14 AM »

Wouldn't it be cool to be able to go back 200 years and carry that to a shooting match !!!!
You probably couldn't shoot because of everybody crowding around to look at the rifle.

JB2 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2011, 03:58:45 AM »

ANOTHER amazing carving pic! Just curious, but how small are those veiners and gouges you're using? I'll never get close to that kind of work, and I want to use my lack of tools as an excuse!

bama · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:45:01 AM »

That is sweat!

pathfinder · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:14:42 AM »

I'm with you Dr Delbert! Break my fingers and move on.That is some serious carving work. Almost took my breath away! One of the reasons I like doing plain Southern guns! I have a rock hard piece of #5 maple from Tiger Hunt that I'll try for my first Lehigh,just hope I don't turn it into a $5.00 table lamp!

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2011, 03:18:40 PM »

Wow! Allen, Outstanding. I wonder how I manageed to miss this yesterday. How about some other shots at this stage?

Thanks, Tim C.

Tom Currie · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2011, 04:07:43 PM »

Allen and Jim you both set the bar really high and provide inspiration for us all. Thanks for sharing examples of your work with us !

smshea · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:36:44 PM »

The hair might be gettin grey but the eyes are still working just fine! Beautiful and inspirering work my friend!

Robby · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:48:46 PM »

All I get is a stack of blue boxes, filled with white question marks

Robby

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