The Makers Thread

[Slacker]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

Well, Guy Fawkes Day is shortly after Halloween...

Is someone getting the bees? :P

Spoiler!

[Puppet Guy]

Public Service Announcement:

The GOMBs model show is coming up on October 1 at the Chapelhow Legion in the North East. There'll be lots of really cool stuff on display, and this show is always fun (the award categories have a lot of humour). I've got a few builds to show off. Come on out for some harmless fun.

[photon]

Someone should make them a better poster.

[Table 5]

Does anyone here make, or know anyone who makes, custom carved wood signs? Looking to get a door sign made for a cabin...and not having a ton of luck searching online for anything locally done. Perhaps that's something one of you talented people do.

[Fuzz]

Just found by Googling, maybe the Old Wolf can help?

http://oldwolfswoodshop.ca/wordpress/wood-signs/

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Does anyone here make, or know anyone who makes, custom carved wood signs? Looking to get a door sign made for a cabin...and not having a ton of luck searching online for anything locally done. Perhaps that's something one of you talented people do.

I think Surferguy does this type of stuff.

[surferguy]

Hmmmm. It would depend on what you want. I don’t know anybody specific that does this. I’d be open to chat to see what options might be best for you. Maybe I could help steer you a direction?

[Puppet Guy]

Model show results from yesterday: Treasure Island wins for "Best Scottish Subject"!

Lots of amazing stuff on display at the Chapelhow Legion. I took about 80 photos, and I'll upload a bunch of them when I've got more time.

Spoiler!

[Puppet Guy]

Another ship in a bottle done.

Haven't done one of these in ages and the bin of bottles was calling. This was a bit more of a challenge since the bottle was only a 100 ml, meaning I could really just do the ship two-dimensionally and it's meant to be viewed from one side only. The extra detail - cloth sails, raised aft and forecastles, and the cannons - made up for it. It wasn't without problems, but I'm calling it a warm-up for another, larger one. And it'll make for a nice gift for someone:

Spoiler!

[You Need a Thneed]

Made a Christmas decoration out of some clear cast acrylic, wrapped with some multi colour mini cluster lights:

[surferguy]

Just wanted to share a small clip promoting my Winter Collection for 2022.

After spending 2 months in the shop I have 100 brand new boards uploaded to my website.

It’s been a busy fall and I am happy with this years results.

[CroFlames]

Those boards are sick. I'm pretty sure I was gifted one of your boards that you custom built for a business (realtor).

One day I hope to become your competitor I want to get back into woodworking.

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Those boards are sick. I'm pretty sure I was gifted one of your boards that you custom built for a business (realtor).

One day I hope to become your competitor I want to get back into woodworking.

Thanks for the kind words! If you ever want to come hang out in the shop send me a note!

[surferguy]

If anybody is downtown tomorrow, I’ll be taking part in a small holiday market in the base of Eighth Avenue Place from 11-2.

Come say hi!

[surferguy]

Hey I’m downtown at eighth avenue place until 2 today. 2nd floor.

Come say hi if you are in the area.

[You Need a Thneed]

Attempting a fun little decoration with some of the cutoff pieces of acrylic - cutting out some evergreen trees with my bandsaw.

[Torture]

Hopefully this qualifies as making
For the past couple of years I've put together calendars with my own photos to fundraise for conservation groups. This year I changed it up and collaborated with 12 other Alberta based photographers for 2023's calendar.

All proceeds donated to Alberta Wilderness Association.
https://www.zentravellers.com/product/2023-calendar/

[surferguy]

I think it’s fantastic Torture! Be proud of what you have compiled! Well done on all accounts

[pylon]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Hey I’m downtown at eighth avenue place until 2 today. 2nd floor.

Come say hi if you are in the area.

Snagged a beautiful carving board from Surferguy the other day. The pictures don't do it justice. The thing is smooth as glass, and put together incredibly well. I got one of the Chevron style ones. Maybe he can post a pic of it.

Thanks Surferguy!

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Attempting a fun little decoration with some of the cutoff pieces of acrylic - cutting out some evergreen trees with my bandsaw.

Live edge Walnut base - I picked up a small offcut from Black Forest.

Filled with Green LEDs

Bandsawed remaining offcut pieces of acylic into trees.

Still have to sand the base a bit and than add some lacquer.

Total Investment - about $40