Trailer Modification to Lift Logs

Once I started carving larger bears, I needed a way to get large logs easily.  I made a modification to my small trailer so that I could lift and move logs easily. This system works well.  

Wooden American Flag

I made this flag for our home.  It is approximately 20x40 inches. Each stripe is made from a different piece of wood attached and mounted to a back piece.  I painted and then cleared it.  It is taking on a yellowed look from the clear which gives it an antique quality. 

Chainsaw Carved Bears

 After spending some time carving many small figures, I wanted to try chainsaw carving.

Carving my first larger bear.

This is Bear #1.  I changed the face features of my next bears as I developed my skills.

The above photos are some of my early bears.

                                               

My wife liked this one and it is now in our home. I have made over 75 bears now.  We have sold some, but most are still hanging around here. I am taking a break from the bears for now. 

Here are a few more I have finished: 

And a gnome for something different!

New Wood Carving Hobby

I know this is not metal, but I started carving tiny wooden figures and enjoyed it.  Here are some of my very first ones.  I decided to move on to learning chainsaw carving.  I will share that next.  

 

   

                                            

1971 Go Tag-A-Long Vintage Camper Renovation Project

I bought a 1971 Go Tag-A-Long Camper and took it down to the frame to build it back up with our own style.  The interior has an Adirondack Mountain rustic theme. You can check out pictures and the entire process on this facebook page link: Vintage Camper Project

Before the renovation exterior.

After the renovation exterior.

These are some interior shots after the project.  We decided to take out the bathroom and the sink and the stove and the heater.  It is basically a hard sided tent.  We will use campground amenities when we are traveling. We do have a fridge and a microwave and a coffee maker.  We also have outdoor cooking and sink accessories.