Christmas Present 2015

[Canemaker]

Well, I finally did it! My first piece of furniture that I made from raw boards that didn't involve nails or 2x4's.
I found a drawing of an end view of a Church pew on line that I really liked. I took that drawing made a full
scale pattern and the rest is history.


My theory was to create a family pew for my parents for Christmas. As you face the bench, on the left side
is a carved pattern of the family crest. On the right side of the bench is the carving of my family tree listing
my parents full names and date of marriage and the full names of all of my siblings. Across the back is a very
light carving of the family home. (I didn't want the carving to be too deep as you sit on the pew as it may be
uncomfortable.)


I completed the Pew and put finishing touches on the pew this morning and present it to them Christmas eve.


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It represents the time when my mother told me back in the 1960's that she liked a Church pew that my Aunt had on her porch.
It also represents the old "Young Family" Church pew in Livingston, Alabama.


Yes, there were some issues, but that's life and part of the learning experience.


Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all and have a good carving year!