Thanks Pete!!!

Well that Pete Simmons is quite the guy. As it it known my son got married 2 weeks ago (and they are very happy) and since then I received a package from Pete to give to my son. When it was opened, jaws dropped here is a plaque, laser engraved with a wonderful Apache Wedding Blessing. Looking at it, admiring the engraving and noticing some great figure in the wood and with the help of the very experienced eye of Larry it is noticed the it isn't figure, it is more engraving, an Indian man and woman side to side looking to the sky, just incredible Thanks again Pete, and the happy couple thanks you also (they do not have internet yet, so behind learning how to be home owners) I hope the pics do it some justice.

That's beautiful Tom. I am sure they will appreciate that for ever.

Aloha, Tony

Wonderful gift Pete! This forum amazes me for its member's generosity.

Pete's indeed a great guy. He has surprised me more than once with his generosity. Plus, he does great work.

That is beautiful. you folks amaze me.

While we're braggin' on Pete, I figure I might as well post these pics again. This shows the kind of laser inlay he can do. Some of you have already seen these, but others probably haven't. We did some tag-team cutting boards a few years ago. I just glued boards together, and he did all the hard stuff. This one is one of my favorites...



And a little more detail of the walnut inlay. As I recall, the thin lines were about 1/32" wide. Inlaid.

Thanks

Thanks everyone.

I love making these things.

I tell people I have a Scroll saw with a 0.003 dia blade that is computer controlled. I call it a laser. I have been doing the inlays for 4 or 5 years and they still amaze me. They fit so good I bet I could get away without useing glue.

Vaughn - Take a close look at the wood used on the inlayed heart, You just might be able to see some tracks from YOUR band saw on the back of it.

Yes Vaughn and I have teamed up on some items. Every one of them hold a very special place in the hearts of the people who now have them. I consider myself lucky to be involved in making these things.

BTW - I read the Apache Wedding blessing at my Daughter's wedding a few years ago. A very proud moment!

Vaughn McMillan said:

While we're braggin' on Pete, I figure I might as well post these pics again. This shows the kind of laser inlay he can do. Some of you have already seen these, but others probably haven't. We did some tag-team cutting boards a few years ago. I just glued boards together, and he did all the hard stuff. This one is one of my favorites...

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And a little more detail of the walnut inlay. As I recall, the thin lines were about 1/32" wide. Inlaid.

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That is some incredible inlay great job of team work on the cutting board you both do excellent work

good on ya pete

great job pete and congrats to the happy couple!

Great job Pete!

Thanks Pete that was a beautiful plaque. thankyou so much it is great work of art. we love it and when we paint then we will hang it up.

Sorry It took me so long We do not have the net yet but we are getting there.

THANKS

JIM