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   IMERC | Oct 21, 2006 01:07am | #1

   more cool work..

   you are good..

    

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!! What a Ride!

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   G80104 | Oct 21, 2006 03:33am | #2

   Nice!

   Looks like a Road King!

   Keep up the Good Work!

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   IMERC | Oct 21, 2006 03:45am | #3

   STAND BACK YOU!!!!

   Diesel got the forklift..

   I get the ride... 

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   G80104 | Oct 21, 2006 04:25am | #6

     Am hoping he build one of them flying machines that Stan the Stair man Flys!

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   IMERC | Oct 21, 2006 04:29am | #7

   WTB it's cake and pie for him...

   the man's good... 

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   G80104 | Oct 21, 2006 04:43am | #8

     Yes he is!

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   DonK | Oct 21, 2006 05:17am | #9

   Doodabug -

   I used to do carved and tooled leather for a hobby. Lots of people wanted things done and since it was a hobby, I never charged much. Somebody asked me to do a design for a motorcycle on one of the pieces and I said sure. I never realized how many different parts there are on one of those machines until I started to copy the design and carve it onto the leather. Given the 89 hours, I wouldn't be surprised if you felt the same at some point.

   Glad you stuck it out. That piece looks wonderful. You can almost hear it roar.

   BTW - do you ever put any kind of finish on your projects? Seems it might make the colors of the woods contrast better...

   Don K.

   EJG Homes      Renovations - New Construction - Rentals

    

3. 
   doodabug | Oct 21, 2006 07:25pm | #11

   Any suggestions on finish? I painted a couple but not crazy about it.

   You are a carver, you are a artist, my stuff is just patience.

   Edited 10/21/2006 12:28 pm ET by Doodabug

   
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   DonK | Oct 22, 2006 12:32am | #12

   As far as finsih, I agree 100% that paint is not the answer. The colors of the wood get lost under the paint.

   What would I use? The easiest thing is probably a simple polyurathane - thinned so it wouldn't build up too much.  But that may not be the best. I have some back issues of "Wood" magazine; let me see what some of those guys do for a finish.

   I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

   Don K.

   EJG Homes    Renovations - New Construction - Rentals

2. 
   doodabug | Oct 21, 2006 07:23pm | #10

   I am open for suggestions. Show me picture and I THINK I can build it.

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   G80104 | Oct 22, 2006 01:14am | #13

   You asked.....

   View Image

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   doodabug | Oct 22, 2006 02:37am | #14

   Thanks for the positive replies. Much appreciated.

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   brownbagg | Oct 22, 2006 04:35am | #15

   only thing I can do is airplanes

   
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   doodabug | Oct 23, 2006 01:10am | #19

   ap001 looks like my airplane

   
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   CAGIV | Oct 22, 2006 08:02am | #17

   as usual it looks sweet.

   One questions, what's around the seat.... it looks like a garter belt?

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   doodabug | Oct 23, 2006 01:19am | #21

   It something from material shop, I got lazy and didn't want to make fringe.

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   doodabug | Oct 23, 2006 01:22am | #22

   I have good start, where can I get a couple more pictures

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   IMERC | Oct 23, 2006 01:41am | #23

   Stan..

   can ya share some pics of your gyropopper???

    

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

   Edited 10/22/2006 6:51 pm by IMERC

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   IMERC | Oct 23, 2006 01:50am | #25

   would you post pics of what you have done or on hand..

   these are good..

    

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

   Edited 10/22/2006 6:54 pm by IMERC

10. 
    doodabug | Oct 24, 2006 01:11am | #26

    Reply 22 in deiselpig forklift has a picture of my collection

11. 
    IMERC | Oct 24, 2006 08:44am | #27

    that's impressive..

     

     

     

    be how'd I miss that 

     

    Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

    WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

    Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

12. 
    mrfixitusa | Oct 24, 2006 08:09pm | #28

    Have you ever thought about making miniature houses and buildings for architects?I see them on TV and some even have a lift off roof so you can see inside.I think they make the mock ups for high dollar commercial properties but I've also seen them for a major remodel like adding a second story or an addition.Seems like your talent should be making you some coin if you wanted it to.^^^^^^

     

    S N A F U (Situation Normal: All Fouled Up)

13. 
    doodabug | Oct 25, 2006 12:04am | #29

    I think most architects do those in house but it may be worth looking into.

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   nailbanger | Oct 21, 2006 04:07am | #4

   WOW!

   I am truly awestruck.

   BILL

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   mrfixitusa | Oct 21, 2006 04:10am | #5

   You da man^^^^^^

    

   S N A F U (Situation Normal: All Fouled Up)

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   DonCanDo | Oct 22, 2006 05:35am | #16

   That is absolutely amazing work.  It's not just great technically, but you've captured the essence of the machine.  Sort of like a really great caricature.  Thanks for sharing it. 

   Maybe I'm late to this party, but I would love to hear more about how you got started, why you do it, what you do with them when you finish them... etc.  Or, if you've done this before, point me in the direction of the thread.  Thanks.

   -Don

    

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   doodabug | Oct 23, 2006 01:18am | #20

   I started just goofing one day. I do it because it is fun. Some I gave to friends and family and donated some to charity raffles but mostly I do it for me.

   Past posts, Made a couple saws today May 10, My 16x14 trike shop Jun28, Doodabug's 18 Wheeler Jul28, Doodabug's Dually Sep29, and Deiselpig Forklift.

                                               Thank You, Dallas

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   IMERC | Oct 23, 2006 01:49am | #24

   saws

   trike

   18 wheeler

   dually

   forklift 

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->

   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   MarkH | Oct 22, 2006 01:25pm | #18

   WOW!