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A Little Chicken Family

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My son and daughter-in-law have a few chickens and their son really likes them, so I thought this might be a fun Christmas gift for them.
They are Red Oak and I used a felt tip marker to color the wood. Seems like people that don't even have chickens like these. I think it will be a hit.

.................. John D....................

red oak woodturning

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Pottz commented almost 2 years ago

those are way too cute john. yeah i think anyone would love em.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Petey commented almost 2 years ago

I agree they are great!

Petey

awsum55 commented almost 2 years ago

Thanks guys, I might have to make a few more.

.................. John D....................

Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago

Those are way cool, and they made me chuckle, thank you for sharing. Well done.

Main Street to the Mountains

awsum55 commented almost 2 years ago

Thanks Eric

.................. John D....................

SplinterGroup commented almost 2 years ago

You could make a fortune with those!

LIttleBlackDuck commented almost 2 years ago

Awsum awsum.

Tag the project with woodentoybuild2022, you could earn yourself a great Dutchy pattern. Don't be phased, they are easy to follow and the pictures are in English.

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

YRTi commented almost 2 years ago

Very cute! Haha. Did you put your new branding iron on the bottom of them?

No name noobie here

Jim Jakosh commented almost 2 years ago

Those are cool little guys!!.............Cheers, Jim

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day

awsum55 commented almost 2 years ago

Thanks Alex, YRTi and Jim.

Very cute! Haha. Did you put your new branding iron on the bottom of them?

Only on the bottom of the big one using a laser. Couldn't get the detail with a branding iron.

.................. John D....................

LIttleBlackDuck commented almost 2 years ago

awsum55

Very cute! Haha. Did you put your new branding iron on the bottom of them?

Only on the bottom of the big one using a laser. Couldn't get the detail with a branding iron.

Couldn't you laser the smaller ones with a reduced vector?

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

awsum55 commented almost 2 years ago

LIttleBlackDuck
Couldn't you laser the smaller ones with a reduced vector?

I could have, but there is a limit to how small I can make the vector and have it legible when burned into wood.

.................. John D....................

LIttleBlackDuck commented almost 2 years ago

LIttleBlackDuck
Couldn't you laser the smaller ones with a reduced vector?

I could have, but there is a limit to how small I can make the vector and have it legible when burned into wood.

Ignorant of other's software (and techo experience), but do you have a SVG copy?

I have SVG'd your avatar and tried a few sizes,

That tiny one is 9.56mm x 13.4mm... loogs clearer in real life (that's a screen dump of a screen dump),

The SVG...

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

awsum55 commented almost 2 years ago

Thanks Alex that was very thoughtful of you. I can save as SVG in Illustrator, and Lightburn can also create vectors.

My reason for saying "there is a limit to how small I can make the vector and have it legible when burned into wood" is with the entire logo at 22 mil in diameter the date is only 2 mil high. That might work ok on some of the wood I use, but on others it tends to over burn and fill in.

As far as tech experience, I have some but not near as much as you. I'm fortunate to be pretty experienced with graphic arts programs being retired from that field.

.................. John D....................

LIttleBlackDuck commented almost 2 years ago

awsum55
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As far as tech experience, I have some but not near as much as you. I'm fortunate to be pretty experienced with graphic arts programs being retired from that field.

I BS a lot... sound like tech experience... might be calling on your graphic experience if you don't mind... and a,

If you do!

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD

awsum55 commented almost 2 years ago

LIttleBlackDuck
commented about 20 hours ago
I BS a lot... sound like tech experience... might be calling on your graphic experience if you don't mind... and a,

If you do!

I've enjoyed all kinds of reviews from you not to mention I laugh almost every time I read anything you have written. I would be honored to give back. Ask away and I hope I can help.

.................. John D....................