Batch of plaques (prototype sent in for contest)

[lawrence]

Those of you at the CW conference may have seen my entry. It is quite simple, but is a good example of how the CW allows you to easily make a prototype that can be used to remove any "bugs" in a pattern or project.

The customer gave me some small inputs, and these carves are the result...

I carve all the eagles at once out of one piece of maple and then carved the plaques two at a time using a sled to cut down on waste. By using good layout techniques and batch cutting the pieces, I was able to get the eagles down to about 40 minutes each at normal and the plaques down to about 25 minutes. The eagles are glued/pin nailed to the plaque and the finish is spray lacquer. All 10 fit, individually bubble wrapped, into a 16 x 12 x 12 box for easy shipping.

Thanks for looking, and always, comments and constructive critiques are always appreciated.

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[chebytrk]

Hey Lawrence,
Curious.... What size maple board did you use & how many eagles were cut at once? Thanks..

[Smoken D]

Wonderful job and they make a great plaque!

[Geomoo1]

Great job on the plaques, Lawrence. Organization was never one of my strong suits, but you seem to have a good handle on it.

[TerryT]

Very nice plaques Lawrence. Good job.

[easybuilt]

You always do a beautiful job Lawrence!

[lawrence]

Hey Lawrence,
Curious.... What size maple board did you use & how many eagles were cut at once? Thanks..

Thanks for the kind words all-

Jerry- I cut two at a time per carve but all in once go... (one after the other...) The wood was about 5 inches wide if I recall... I did do some glue ups, but they are nearly impossible to see in the eagles.

Lawrence

[Digitalwoodshop]

Outstanding work !!!!

AL

[rcdages]

Outstanding Job Lawrence.

Saw the one you sent to Houston for the contest.

Great detail in the Eagle.

Always enjoying seeing your work.