Any woodworkers interested in making a sign?

FanOfFanboys

So I live in Columbia, SC.

I am looking for a gift for a buddy and thinking a sign for his man cave would be good. 

Just something to hang on the wall. If close by I will come pick up; otherwise I would cover shipping in addition to paying you to make it. 

Nothing too big. Open to suggestions. Maybe 4x1 or something? 

Anyone on here have the skills for this? Or know someone who does and would be interested in a side gig?

He has a degree in history and a focus/interest on Civil War. So ideally have that incorporated. 

No idea market value on this but $75-100? 

FanOfFanboys

Things about the size of these but with a theme for his place 

http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/afloyd2/OG/0EE2F642-8DB3-4C10-9F16-ADAF8327FC22.jpg

http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/afloyd2/OG/77AAAF1F-8417-4BB7-9945-F4B353126E6B.jpg

http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/afloyd2/OG/8BF345E3-352D-464F-A599-4AEF14B757F8.jpg

http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r563/afloyd2/OG/71C6949C-07FB-4FF8-8FC2-2DCDEB2D5F94.jpg 

TheShaytoon

try etsy.com there are peeps there that do custom work.  search for custom wood sign

FanOfFanboys

TheShaytoon said:

try etsy.com there are peeps there that do custom work.  search for custom wood sign

Yeah I might. Was hoping to find someone from forum to give side job too. Try to keep things in my circle when can for mutual benefits 

northGAcock

My wife is an artist and former art teacher. We live in NE Columbia. What is your timing? Our daughter is getting married next month......so she (we) are quite busy at the present. Let me know if you would like to connect. She could certainly understand your need, show you her work..... and talk timeline if interested. Just not sure she could deliver before July.

blasting

Sounds like a nice idea, and it was good of you to bring it to the forum.  I'd like to see what you end up with. 

nolaegghead

I would be happy to do (love that stuff) it but I just bought a giant boat   So I have my hands full right now.

FanOfFanboys

northGAcock said:

My wife is an artist and former art teacher. We live in NE Columbia. What is your timing? Our daughter is getting married next month......so she (we) are quite busy at the present. Let me know if you would like to connect. She could certainly understand your need, show you her work..... and talk timeline if interested. Just not sure she could deliver before July.

I am going to send you a PM

FanOfFanboys

nolaegghead said:

I would be happy to do (love that stuff) it but I just bought a giant boat   So I have my hands full right now.

You made the sweet pizza peel, right?

blasting

@nolaegghead  - a boat resoration now?  Thought you were restoring  a car?  Someday we are going to have to hang out, lol.

@FanOfFanboys - It sounds like you have some good folks stepping up, but if something doesn't work out and you're in a pinch, let me know and I'll try and help.  I didn't offer initially as my daughter is having some medical issues, and there's no way I could commit to a time frame (i'm a single dad).

Anther idea for you... You said wood, but a plasma cut metal sign would also be cool idea for a man cave.  

nolaegghead

Yeah made the "mega-peel".

@blasting building a steam-punk motorcycle.  Been a work in progress for a while.   Finished up fixing a truck I bought.  Broken intake valve.  I use that to tow the boat.

fishlessman

nolaegghead said:

I would be happy to do (love that stuff) it but I just bought a giant boat   So I have my hands full right now.

well we need a boat pic   been rebuilding an old wooden 66 ski boat for a couple years now, just rebuilt the duall carbs and still have no idea how those work, volvo had some weird ideas back then. still not sure if im going to name  it bonfire or having a bonfire

fishlessman

dannys woodcarvings does a nice job, he did this for me several years ago from a description, about a dinner plate in size



http://dannyscarvings.blogspot.com/

nolaegghead

fishlessman said:

nolaegghead said:

I would be happy to do (love that stuff) it but I just bought a giant boat   So I have my hands full right now.

well we need a boat pic   been rebuilding an old wooden 66 ski boat for a couple years now, just rebuilt the duall carbs and still have no idea how those work, volvo had some weird ideas back then. still not sure if im going to name  it bonfire or having a bonfire

@fishlessman

Bought a 1986 Wellcraft 250 Sportsman with 2 1994 counter-rotating Yamaha 2-stroke 200hp engines.  One engine just rebuilt.  Hydraulics just rebuilt including steering.  Boat needs some work, mechanically fine.  Electrical - needs rewiring.  Taking it out for the first time on Sat. 

Photo Egg

 nolaegghead...that should be a nice ride! Congrats

fishlessman

nice offshore boat, about as big as i would ever want or need. electrical is like changing the oil in the lower end, its an every year thing. heres my 1990 eastern, bought it second hand in 1991 in my mid 20's, took so much **** from everyone for wasting so much money   still fish a hundred days a year off her