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12-MAY-2004

Walnut.jpg

This piece of walnut was cut 100 years ago. It is well aged now. The PaD forum reminded me I still had some left after I made my camera years ago. The dual ball and cage on the top was made in the late 1920s or early 1930s by my father from this same walnut. I do not know what I will do with it, but I like the feel and look of the wood so one day I will find a worthy project.

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Karen Leaf15-May-2004 02:10
Great talents! Do you suppose that the wood will 'call' to you and someday you will 'see' what you are supposed to carve it into?
DeMorcan13-May-2004 22:37
It was just a toy. Actually something to do with the wood before the days of TV. He would also carve one piece of wood into a chain with interlocked links.
Guest 13-May-2004 18:27
Beautiful colors and a very nice old piece!
Steve Pepple13-May-2004 11:44
Wayne, was this used as a level or for what purpose?
DeMorcan13-May-2004 03:14
Yes, the balls roll around in the cage and it is made from one piece of wood.
Guest 13-May-2004 03:02
Some gun nut would sure love to have that beautiful pice of Walnut for gun stocks,nice.
Guest 13-May-2004 02:59
That's amazing! Do the balls roll around in the cage? And this was made from a solid piece of wood? Wow, what an heirloom.
Jude Marion13-May-2004 02:24
Neat carving! It's amazing that the piece of wood is still there, in it's raw state, not used yet ... it will really have to be a pretty amazing project for you to use it now! LOL
Nice sentiments ...
Steve Graves13-May-2004 01:08
I love walnut trees---your Father’s patients is shown with his wood carving--It would be cool if you could work your carving into his....Great color in your picture also. Now I'm going to go look at my walnut tree now. :o)