[Woodcarver] Re:Ron Ramsey's mantel

[BillRussell]

Ron,
Your creations are just breath taking. Everything looks so crisp and clean.
The carved doors and mantles are fantastic. When I see work like yours it
makes me want to challenge myself to try something different and exciting.

I'll check back again for sure.

Bill

Bill Russell
Lockport NY


Please visit my web site:

http://BillsKreativeKindling.com

Pictures of my latest carvings:

http://www.PictureTrail.com/wrussluvs2carve


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ramsey" <ron at carvedbyramsey.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 5:51 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Re:Ron Ramsey's mantel



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> Hi Maura,

>

> I started with a 20" diameter by 9' long Port Orford cedar log.  I had 

> three sides milled so that it was 12" thick and 12" deep.  I ran the top 

> surface of the mantel and the bottom surface of the the top off cut 

> through the jointer.  I then laminated the matched grain back on the top 

> for the fish and the rocks that protrude above the surface.   The raccoon 

> is a separate piece that will be laminated to the top.  I sometimes 

> laminate and sometimes use solid timbers. It depends on the application. 

> It's difficult to find solid logs that are dry and then to find ones that 

> are not severely checked.  A log this size takes 3 to 5 years to dry even 

> in my dry climate. Laminating is more stable. Timbers tend to have cracks 

> but laminating leaves seams showing because the color and grain don't 

> match.

>

> There will be more to this project over the next few weeks.  The mantel 

> wraps around the fireplace so there will be carved returns and carved 

> posts supporting the mantel.

> http://www.picturetrail.com/telecarver

>

> Ron Ramsey

> http://www.carvedbyramsey.com

>

>>That is absolutely wonderful work   Ron.  The fish look  alive.  The rocks

>>also look great.  Tell me the size of the original  stock please and type 

>>of

>>wood.  Do you use solid timber or do you  laminate.  Advantages and 

>>disadvantages

>>please.  Thanks

>

>

>>Maura carvin'  in  nyc

>>http://www.carvinginNYC.com

>>http://www.picturetrail.com/carvinginnyc

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