The Ford Barn

mrtexas · 03-11-2015, 07:42 PM

Dad aged 94 1/2 made 2 sets of these on his scroll saw. Thanks

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C26Pinelake · 03-11-2015, 07:46 PM

You should be very proud ! You are indeed fortunate to have dear old Dad still around. I envy you !
Wayne

joe 1950 · 03-11-2015, 07:53 PM

very cool, your dad must be a ford guy, because those tags look better than the vet tag ,enjoy them

Hoogah · 03-11-2015, 08:32 PM

Great keepsakes, MRTEXAS! You'll think of him every time you pick them up, notice them dangling from the dash or feel them in your pocket. Love 'em.

colin1928 · 03-12-2015, 03:29 AM

That's great can not beat hand made

Tom Wesenberg · 03-12-2015, 06:05 AM

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Very nice tags and you are lucky to still have your dad around and able to do nice work.

FL&WVMIKE · 03-12-2015, 12:02 PM

This is GREAT for you !
I am very envious !
You are one lucky guy !
I know that you will keep these, forever.
MIKE (mikeburch)

mshmodela · 03-12-2015, 12:56 PM

Very nice work.. I enjoy seeing nice woodworking... Reminds me of my Father who was a Carpenter. Some folks here were lucky enough to have Model A handed down from their Father's. I was lucky enough to be the caretaker of his treasure for my son (his clock now).

Thanks for the post

C26Pinelake · 03-12-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mshmodela

Very nice work.. I enjoy seeing nice woodworking... Reminds me of my Father who was a Carpenter. Some folks here were lucky enough to have Model A handed down from their Father's. I was lucky enough to be the caretaker of his treasure for my son (his clock now).

Thanks for the post

That clock is absolutely gorgeous. A forever keepsake. Obviously your father was a very talented craftsman! Wayne

P.s. Did he pass his woodworking skills on to you ?

Eckler's · 03-12-2015, 02:39 PM

Very Cool!

Cool Hand Lurker · 03-13-2015, 09:27 AM

I thought at first the "63 VET" was for "Veteran" and the year I went into the Army, 1963. It took me awhile to reaiize it was 1963 'Vette. So you snuck in a Chevy, but that's OK since it is about your Dad. Cool. Nice work, took a steady hand at 94 !

Jon · 03-13-2015, 10:14 AM

I think you started something, I couldn't resist sharing these. The top chain is hand carved out of mahogany and is 40' long (one for me and one for each of my two brothers), all of the knives blades are spring loaded, the lock backs work,the pliers and wrench work, the needle nose is carved from one piece of wood.

burner31 · 03-13-2015, 11:45 AM

Craved this...Hey, don't laugh...it used to be round.

Barber31 · 03-13-2015, 01:03 PM

Really cool. I think we all need something to occupy our time as we get older to keep our minds sharp. I don't think I'll try working with saw blades though, I might lose a finger.

CarlG · 03-13-2015, 01:31 PM

My wife's dad (now 93) has worked with wood all his life. He is constantly coming up with stuff to make for his daughters (3), grandkids (8), and great-grand kids (15). The latest was an M&M dispenser. Don't have any pictures, but I can tell you, they were a big hit this past Christmas. Not because of the "candy" element, but because they were hand made by Papaw.

C26Pinelake · 03-13-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG

My wife's dad (now 93) has worked with wood all his life. He is constantly coming up with stuff to make for his daughters (3), grandkids (8), and great-grand kids (15). The latest was an M&M dispenser. Don't have any pictures, but I can tell you, they were a big hit this past Christmas. Not because of the "candy" element, but because they were hand made by Papaw.

Did he make something for everyone but you ( lol ) ? Wayne

03-11-2015, 07:42 PM	#1
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Dear old dad made these for me Dad aged 94 1/2 made 2 sets of these on his scroll saw. Thanks `

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C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Dear old dad made these for me You should be very proud ! You are indeed fortunate to have dear old Dad still around. I envy you ! Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 03-12-2015 at 05:18 AM.

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joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Re: Dear old dad made these for me very cool, your dad must be a ford guy, because those tags look better than the vet tag ,enjoy them

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Hoogah Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Posts: 800	Re: Dear old dad made these for me Great keepsakes, MRTEXAS! You'll think of him every time you pick them up, notice them dangling from the dash or feel them in your pocket. Love 'em.

03-12-2015, 03:29 AM	#5
colin1928 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australa Melbourne Posts: 878	Re: Dear old dad made these for me That's great can not beat hand made

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Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Dear old dad made these for me Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Very nice tags and you are lucky to still have your dad around and able to do nice work.

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FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Dear old dad made these for me This is GREAT for you ! I am very envious ! You are one lucky guy ! I know that you will keep these, forever. MIKE (mikeburch)

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mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Dear old dad made these for me Very nice work.. I enjoy seeing nice woodworking... Reminds me of my Father who was a Carpenter. Some folks here were lucky enough to have Model A handed down from their Father's. I was lucky enough to be the caretaker of his treasure for my son (his clock now). Thanks for the post __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

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Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: Dear old dad made these for me I thought at first the "63 VET" was for "Veteran" and the year I went into the Army, 1963. It took me awhile to reaiize it was 1963 'Vette. So you snuck in a Chevy, but that's OK since it is about your Dad. Cool. Nice work, took a steady hand at 94 !

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Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Re: Dear old dad made these for me Really cool. I think we all need something to occupy our time as we get older to keep our minds sharp. I don't think I'll try working with saw blades though, I might lose a finger.

03-13-2015, 01:31 PM	#15
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Dear old dad made these for me My wife's dad (now 93) has worked with wood all his life. He is constantly coming up with stuff to make for his daughters (3), grandkids (8), and great-grand kids (15). The latest was an M&M dispenser. Don't have any pictures, but I can tell you, they were a big hit this past Christmas. Not because of the "candy" element, but because they were hand made by Papaw. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club