My new Dubh

**Warhoover** · 29th January 07, 02:30 PM

Absolutely beautiful!! I know that is makes such a wonderful piece of artwork more special when a family member creates it. Definately a family heirloom there. He sounds like my father who is equally talented around a pile of wood, if he starts to make too much of something for alot of people it takes the fun out of it for him.

**cloves** · 29th January 07, 03:18 PM

wow! That sgian and the horse are both wonderful works of art!

**Splash_4** · 29th January 07, 03:27 PM

Well folks, the man himself has answered in an email... So here are his own words!

Well son, where do I begin??
I didn't expect to see my little project for you on the web, but there it is..... I'm overwhelmed by the comments. I would have done better if I knew you were going to do that.
I think by the comments, you may have sparked some interest in people trying to make their own, which is great. I would love to see some of the results .
Now, before you ask, no, I'm not in the business of making items for sale. My response to those that asked is " If you want one, make it!!"
Not sure if I should thank you, or cuss you out for doing that, but pass along my gratefulness, for all the nice comments.

Dad

**SnakeEyes** · 29th January 07, 03:49 PM

Beautiful. I'm totally jealous.

**bunchdescendant** · 29th January 07, 07:06 PM

[drooling on keyboard]

OMG....that is bee-you-tee-full!!

That craftsmanship just blows me away!!

Tell your Dad he gets an A+ and some extra credit for that little gem!

[/drooling on keyboard]

Ray

**nixphotography** · 29th January 07, 07:15 PM

That is a peice of art. Absolutly beautiful!

**Warhoover** · 29th January 07, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Splash_4

My response to those that asked is " If you want one, make it!!"

Splash, it was like I could hear my "old man" just then. I know its knotched the "Jonesing" factor up a few more degrees. My Dad should have his new workshop set up from the move up to Brasilton, GA soon ( almost your neck of the woods I think) . Think I am going to have to do some "plundering" in his exotic scraps box when I go up there for a visit and do some playing with all his marvelous toys!

He has the tools, I have the want!!

BTW did he make the blade?

Slainte'

**Splash_4** · 29th January 07, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by Warhoover

Splash, it was like I could hear my "old man" just then. I know its knotched the "Jonesing" factor up a few more degrees. My Dad should have his new workshop set up from the move up to Brasilton, GA soon ( almost your neck of the woods I think) . Think I am going to have to do some "plundering" in his exotic scraps box when I go up there for a visit and do some playing with all his marvelous toys!

He has the tools, I have the want!!

BTW did he make the blade?

Slainte'

The blade was a $14 special from Atlanta Cutlery http://www.atlantacutlery.com/websto...ubh_blade.aspx

When you come up to see your dad, give a holler. Braselton is only 30-45 minutes up the road. In the Atlanta area, that is right next door!

Mike

**ckelly327** · 30th January 07, 04:26 AM

Both are simply GORGEOUS. Hopefully you inherited some of your father's special talent and you can be the one to go into business for us.

**Splash_4** · 30th January 07, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by ckelly327

Both are simply GORGEOUS. Hopefully you inherited some of your father's special talent and you can be the one to go into business for us.

Don't I wish.... The talent for forming wood into anything but sawdust skipped me and wound up with my brother! As I always tease him, I got the brains (went into computers) and he got the talent (a custom cabinet and furniture builder).