Commissioned Pieces
White pine is considered
a prime building material for finish carpentry.
Unfortunately some large pine logs are so
full of knots and twists that they cannot
be used for lumber and are left in wood
yards to decay. Enterprising Mainers have
been finding other uses for these logs for
years. When dried and milled properly, these
rejected logs can be used to create beautiful
furniture. Thick slabs from these old trees
also are the perfect raw material for carving
relief maps. Center cuts 2 – 3 inches in
thickness can sometimes produce slabs that
are nearly 4 feet in width. Live edges,
natural grain, insect holes, and saw marks
from milling all lend to the uniqueness
of each piece. The contour of the lake bottom
is carved to a relative scale. As custom
orders, size, orientation (landscape or
portrait), identification of landmarks,
and degree of watershed detail are all items
that can be tailored to suit the needs of
individual customers. Artwork, identification
of landmarks, and all other text is done
by wood burning. These carvings are guaranteed
to be unique as gifts for family, friends,
or even your own home.
While I try to keep a few carvings available
for consignment, the majority of my carvings
are commissioned. This gives customers an
opportunity to order the size that best
fits their location. It also allows them
to identify local landmarks that hold special
meaning for them. (Customers frequently
want the location of their home/camp pinpointed).
Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss
ideas you may have.
Mounting hardware is included.
Below
is an example of a map and the end results.
 
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