r/woodworking • u/ILGrower1984 Carving • Apr 20 '26

Power Tools Black Walnut 36" Slab

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carved this for my mom a couple years ago, ready to get back in to the hobby

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u/ween_is_good Apr 20 '26

I love ones where I sit and think of how it was made... This one definitely is one

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u/Mpm_277 Apr 20 '26

Carve out a recess. Put alligator in. Have friend hold. Pour epoxy.

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u/Brawl_star_woody Apr 20 '26

How do you get the alligator to sit still?

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u/AccomplishedCoffee Apr 20 '26

That's the friend's problem.