Presents - 1984
Saturday, April 8th, 2006
Fern tried to introduce a new ornament each year. 1984 was no exception with the introduction of this one.
As his business began to grow, Fern found that he had to find ways to balance his shop time and his time on the road selling. The actual presents on this sled were pre-painted, purchased items found at many craft stores. Not having to make and paint each one saved countless shop hours.
Notice the different hardwoods used in the construction. The skis were likely made from white oak. The upper and lower rails were probably sycamore. And the seat bottom and back look like they may have been quartersawn black walnut. Believe it or not, a large majority of the woods Fern used to make these ornaments he aquired for free as scrap.
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