Just some pics to share, some bear, skulls and logs

[snareman1234]

Out of univeristy for the year, and just been working on lots of log furniture, and I am leaving to head to the west coast and start guiding in the saltwater in a week or two. Thought I'd share a few pics of what I've been up to in the last month.

Did a little trout fishing in the interior with a buddy, caught this fish right after an hour of huge hail, lost one a pound or so larger right before
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/28487_10150179094895137_791900136_1.jpg

We got this bear may long, north of the loops, measured about 6'5", skull was 18 3/8" green. It is the skull shown below.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/29443_10150173551850707_726015706_1.jpg

After working for 3 weeks straight on log furniture for other people, decided to build myself a project, made some yew wood log shelves for my skulls.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/P6040554.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/P6040556.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/P6040558.jpg

[snareman1234]

And a yew log frame for a collage I made for me to take to UBC Okanagon next year,
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/P6040551.jpg


And the log work I did for 2 clients in may

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/P5180494.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/P5170478.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c270/empire_baller/P5280521.jpg

[835]

nice lookin stairs!

[Blainer]

Some great pictures ! and some great workmanship!
That is some fine talent you have there for wood working.

[4 point]

Your one handy guy!

[Phil]

Beautiful work!

[guest]

Gotta love the natural pine, much similar to my Man Cave Trophy room, your making some cool furniture too, keep adding them big buck and bear mounts.
Good work !

CT

[snareman1234]

Thanks guys, learnt the basics from my dad, then self taught the rest, through some trial and error :) .

Yea the pine is nice ehh, sure not hard to find these days..

[peashooter]

you definitely have a talent there bud.

[hillclimber]

you've got some good skills man. i like the yew shelves. something so simple but it looks so good. for the railing did you do it all by hand or do you got access to a lathe?

[snareman1234]

I use a table saw actually, but thats a bit of a trade secret :)

[kennyj]

Very nice work on the logs. Great photos.
kenny

[J_T]

Might be something your born with their. Not only skill and knowledge from Dad, but you've got an eye and artistic flare. The combination is a special quality. Hope you use it well. I'd be interested in your choice of education going forward.

[waistdeep]

Nice work young man ;)

[Fisher-Dude]

Nice work Clayton! You've been busy!

[BimmerBob]

Great stuff, you have a gift with wood that will last a lifetime no matter what you choose to do for a job. Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship with us.

[quadrakid]

Thats some fine woodworking!

[martyonthewater]

nice looking stuff for sure, i like the beaver skulls, got one for my kid last year. good luck this summer and at school

[proguide66]

real cool stuff!!

[mark]

As a former log home builder, I also have to say, that's some mighty fine wood work you've done there!!!
There's lots of very wealthy log home owners that would pay good $ for that kind of craftsmanship in their home!

[frenchbar]

good stuff guy!!!!

[lostindian]

Nice looking stuff I may have to give you a call !

[happyhunter]

Really like the shelves for your skulls. What a great idea! looks awesome

[hawkfu]

Thatz Looks So Nice!

[blindguy]

Good job Clayton you and joe should make a few bucks this summer on top of guiding. We'll see you out here soon the fishings unreal rite now.

You going back to the old job?

[snareman1234]

Thanks everyone! appreciate it!

And as far as my schooling, I am in an ecology program, want to be a wildlife biologist

And Ian, Yeapp...back to the old job.,,,another interesting summer :P..might have to come spend a few evenings down at your place

[Schutzen]

snareman
Thats some great work right there! Thanx for sharing those fine pix.
I like your skull collection too.
Where u plan to guide for slabs?

[snareman1234]

Port Renfrew, west coast van. island
I guide for Trailhead resort

[Schutzen]

Hey cool..just checked it out. Looks like a primo outfit.
Let a few slip past for me huh. LOL

[snareman1234]

yeap you bet :)

[blacktail20]

Hey Clayton that was Trevor and as for me im not going back this year but saying that im sure ill be around for some personal trips
Thanks everyone! appreciate it!

And as far as my schooling, I am in an ecology program, want to be a wildlife biologist

And Ian, Yeapp...back to the old job.,,,another interesting summer :P..might have to come spend a few evenings down at your place

[snareman1234]

Oh ya, hah, got the internet names mixed up.

But when you get a day off, and I do too, we should go for a fish!