Popular Post MT Stringer Posted July 9, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Back in April, my wife's cousin was diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. Subsequent testing indicated it had moved into his liver, and there were blood clots. His family and friends organized a benefit for him that was held yesterday. Sadly, Dwight passed away last Saturday morning. He had a lot of friends and they turned out in droves for the benefit. At last count, the live auction had raised over $47K...and almost $4K for the silent auction. BBQ plates - yes many were sold at $10 each. 450 went out to area businesses on Friday, and probably about that many more at the benefit. I contributed to the silent auction by making a sign with the Jack Daniels logo carved into it. As far as I know, it is a one of a kind. It turned out pretty nice and drew a lot of attention. Thirteen bids in all, and yes, some were repeat bidders. My wife said she noticed one lady that kept walking over to check out the latest bid. We think she may have been the eventual high bidder. And the good part is it sold for $240. That made me really happy. But in all honesty, I think it would have sold for more in the live auction, but that wasn't my decision. There were some deep pockets in the crowd. Here are some pictures of the construction and the auction. It was one of my first efforts with the new CNC. It took me longer to design the project than it did to carve it. RIP Dwight Cahanin. Mike hawkeye10, Fred W. Hargis Jr, CharlieL and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 What is the white lettering. Kinda think i like white better. Easier to read. Good job Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT Stringer Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 We stained the wood first, then carved the sign. Afterwards, we went over the entire sign with the Van Dyke brown glaze. Not black, but close. I saw a lot of folks touching the sign to feel the finish. p_toad and Grandpadave52 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 We are sorry to hear of your wife's loss. Cancer is brutal. I'm glad the gorgeous sign sold for a good price. MT Stringer and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Sorry for the loss in the family Mike. Cancer is brutal, ugly and non-discriminating. I really like the sign and especially the lettering. At least from the pictures, it appears to be burnt in the wood versus cut. It really gives the impression of the old JD logo being branded into their product before silk screening came in. I would have been one that would have had to touch the sign too and especially if you had a "Do Not Touch" sign there. Appears you've got the new CNC working pretty well. Thanks for sharing...sorry for the circumstance though. MT Stringer and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Condolences on your wife's cousin. I don't want to sidetrack a somber moment, but those signs are super cool! MT Stringer and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Those are nice sighs for a good cause. Sorry for the loss. MT Stringer and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips N Dust Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Sorry to hear about your loss. Awesome work on the sign p_toad and MT Stringer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_toad Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Nice sign for a good cause. Sorry about the family's loss. My condolences. MT Stringer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieL Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) After seeing this, I certainly am having second thoughts about buying a old used and probably obsolete Craftsman sign making setup. Edited September 20, 2018 by CharlieL p_toad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hey Mike, what a nice sign you made and I think $250 is a right nice donation. Jack Daniels is just about 50 miles from me. Sorry about your families loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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