Well, it's four more days until the OKCA Show in Eugene this coming weekend. I've been the last four years in a row... Each year I've met a few new people, and I've become reaquainted with those I've met previously... And several years ago, I ran into Scott Taylor and his wife early on the Friday before a show. He had several nice pieces on his table, but for some reason, big bowie-styles with a hint of recurve can really get me going - and the one on Scott's table was no exception! I put my card on it and wandered around in a daze for the next two days! I let him keep it on the table until the end of the show and then I took it home. By now, of course, most of you know Scott has passed on... But his work will last for a long time...
And to that end, I offer these poor shots of a most elegant, and wholly functional, chopper for your viewing pleasure in Scott's memory...
Stats: OAL - @15"; BL- just enough over 10" to disqualify it for the chopping competition he made it for!; Forged 1084 if memory serves and I forget what the handle is, but some of the other makers here might recognize it (I think it's curly maple or tiger maple?)
Thank you for looking...
And to that end, I offer these poor shots of a most elegant, and wholly functional, chopper for your viewing pleasure in Scott's memory...
Stats: OAL - @15"; BL- just enough over 10" to disqualify it for the chopping competition he made it for!; Forged 1084 if memory serves and I forget what the handle is, but some of the other makers here might recognize it (I think it's curly maple or tiger maple?)
Thank you for looking...
