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Old 02-27-2007, 04:35 PM
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I'm new to the board and I wasn't certain if this is the correct place to post finished projects.

Just completed this box for my Father Inlaw. He is 76 this year, has had 5 strokes, broken bones this past year, and a touch of Alzheimers. My wife and I wanted to make him something that was unique and special for him. This is what we came up with. He is a Christian man so we went with a cross on the top, and you can see the message inside.

The wood is Brazilian Cherry with tung oil only, no fancy joinery as I was in a hurry to complete this for Pop's birthday. My first attempts at relief carving. It's basswood with a coat of poly. Enjoy!

Mike St Augustine, FL
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Old 02-27-2007, 06:25 PM
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This is an excellent project and you should be extreamly proud. Your father will love it. beautiful wood color and it sets off the carving really nice. Great first relief carving!

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Old 02-27-2007, 06:49 PM
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Nice, Nice, Nice! Super lettering. Tom H
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Beautiful work! I'm sure it will be treasured.

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Old 02-27-2007, 08:25 PM
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I think anyone would be pleased to receive that!
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Old 02-28-2007, 07:08 AM
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Wonderful carvings, I love the contrast in the wood colors. The box is superb.
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That is beautiful. I like the tooling on the relief carving background and the letters are outstanding.....actually, I like it all.

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Thanks everyone for you generous words. It was fun to make, I look forward to learning more about carving.

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Nice box Mike , and well done.

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