Christmas Gift For My Grandfather - Tooling

**Chas** · 14th December 10, 08:08 AM

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever."

I am sure they will be enjoyed forever.

Regards

Chas

**Downunder Kilt** · 14th December 10, 01:25 PM

Great work Scott. I am sure your Grandfather will be thrilled with the work and honoured that his grandson has kept the traditions of the family alive. It appears that your family has a long line of artisans

**artificer** · 22nd December 10, 06:08 AM

Thanks, all for the very kind comments.

Here, as requested, is the final product. Sorry for the lousy pic, my camera may just 'have an accident' in the new year.

**Ryan Ross** · 22nd December 10, 06:23 AM

Amazingly excelent work, Scott, as usual!

**emhepri** · 22nd December 10, 06:47 AM

WOW...very nice work !

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd December 10, 03:11 PM

Beautiful work Scott!

**tyger** · 23rd December 10, 04:57 AM

That will be a new keepsake for him, very good!

**Nighthawk** · 23rd December 10, 07:31 AM

Scott, you are an inspiration, and no doubt! My clan is having a party, which includes a white elephant gift exchange, in mid January. I may just have to do something similar to that for my gift. Thanks for the ideas!!

**MacPruette** · 23rd December 10, 10:49 AM

Those are great! Your grandfather will love that.

You said you used the hi-lite stain. Have you ever used the eco-flo antiquing gel? Just curious.

**artificer** · 23rd December 10, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Mike P

Those are great! Your grandfather will love that.

You said you used the hi-lite stain. Have you ever used the eco-flo antiquing gel? Just curious.

I haven't used the anitquing gel. This was my first tooling project (apart from textures and borders).

My trusty consultant recommended the hi-lite over the antique. I may, in the future, experiment further with the antiquing gel as opportunity allows.