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Joe Cieslowski
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Last Dec., someone lamented that they felt like a Circus Side Show because they were still carving signs by hand instead of using a CNC. (BTW he does carve beautiful signs)

Anyway..............I was contacted last fall and asked to demo my carving skills at a lumber and building materials trade show. I asked what they wanted me to carve? They said a totem pole.......I said, how about a sign AND and totem pole. BINGO!!!!!

So, I'm taking my side show to foxwoods MGM Grand for 4 days......ALL expenses paid....while I work on their totem sign.

The design...

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The parts......

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The mian sign done (CNC carved, solid acrylic stains, clear deck preservative and gold leaf on western red cedar) 4' tall and 62" wide.

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Have a great week everyone.......I will! [Big Grin]

Joe,

Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

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Joe Cieslowski
Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery
P.O.Box 368
East Canaan CT 06024
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Doug Haffner
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That's looking stellar, Joe. I want to see more of it finished! Crisp and clean...

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Doug Haffner
Haffner Signs
www.haffnersigns.com
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211 W. Williams
Wyoming, Il
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I really love the look af that Joe, How awesome is that.

[Smile]

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Bob Rochon
Creative Signworks
Millbury, MA
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Pat Welter
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Need a Hand??? Good on you Joe have fun...

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Pat Welter
Masterhand Signs and Designs
Unity, Saskatchewan.Canada
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Jon Butterworth
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Top stuff my old friend ... keep those chips flying!

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HARDLY NORMAL
SIGN COMPANY

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Beautiful - keeps us posted.....

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Joe Cieslowski
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Thanks everybody!!!!! [Big Grin]

Hmmmmm, I wonder if the company covers my bar bill?

This could get interesting............


Joe,

Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

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Joe Cieslowski
Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery
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Careful in the casino, Joe, notice the 3 characters have lost their shirts and more...

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Frank Smith
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Looks good Joe. Just don't let them pay you in chips. It's too easy to lose them back that way.

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Lou Pascuzzi
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Danbury, Ct
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe Cieslowski:
Thanks everybody!!!!! [Big Grin]

Hmmmmm, I wonder if the company covers my bar bill?

This could get interesting............


Joe,

Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!
Perhaps, if they pay the bar bill, you need a group of professionals to evaluate your work????
Enjoy

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Bob Moroney
The Sign Guy
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quote:
Originally posted by Louie Pascuzzi:
Looks good Joe. Just don't let them pay you in chips. It's too easy to lose them back that way.
that's ok... he'll just make more [Roll Eyes]

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Looks beautiful Joe!

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Kristi Percell
2013 Bodega Ave
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Joe Cieslowski
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Thought you'd like to see this finished up...
Befor the pole was painted...

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Painted

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closeup...

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BTW, EVERYTHING was covered. Had a fully stocked (with all the good stuff) bar right in the room with snacks and a "Love Kit"????? [Smile]

Joe,

Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

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Joe Cieslowski
Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery
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Good Lord Joe, that is Fantastic! Wicked! I love it!

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Excellent!

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Joe ... please explain "Love Kit", inquiring minds want to know!


[Rolling On The Floor] [Rolling On The Floor] [Rolling On The Floor]

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Si Allen #562
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That bird on the top really reminds me of The Muppets!

Great stuff, Joe!

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Great work Joe, I think the people in Alaska will be calling on you. Just remember to do your drinking after hours,a slip of the knife could be serious.
Bill

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Riedel Sign Co., Inc.
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Superb!

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Élaine Beauchemin
scrip
Lettrage Scripsit inc.
St-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
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Is this installed at Foxwoods? I live in CT and would like to go take a look at it. Nice Work.

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John Browning
JBG John Browning Graphics
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Hebron CT
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Outstanding indeed, that's why they call the best to do the show. beautiful.

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Craig Sjoquist
http://www.592sign.net
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Orlando Fl. 407-592-7446 vikinwolf@gmail.com
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Looks like "Sam the eagle" to me too.

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Guy Hilliard
Sawdust and Noise
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Laser Cutting and Engraving
Brampton, Ont.
Canada
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Mint! Totally Mint!

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Robare M. Novou
Milwaukee Sign Works
Milwaukee Wisconsin USA
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Joe Cieslowski
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Thanks everyone! [Smile]

It's always fun to see it before paint.......

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Si, the "Love Kit" wasn't big enough for an inflatable, so, for $15, I let it pass. [Rolling On The Floor]

Thanks again everyone!!!

Joe,

Makin Chip$ and Havin Fun!

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Joe Cieslowski
Connecticut Woodcarvers Gallery
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East Canaan CT 06024
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