Wedding box #1

I would think that the box is going to be remembered more than any other wedding gift. It’s not necessary to also give $$$$$.

I am looking forward to seeing the finished box.

-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."

I give a gift anymore. A box to keep their wedding memories is a great idea. In this day and age, unfortunately, many people don’t bother thanking you, or sending a thank you note, like they used to, so I don’t go too far out of my way anymore. Especially if I have to travel to go to the wedding. That’s just me though. I learned after I gave a couple a nice address book, with matching thanks you notes/envelopes and never heard from them again.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

How does that raised panel jig work? Is it fixed and you slide the work piece through ot does the whole jig slide? I’d like to see more pictures of that and I’d like to see the box when you’re done. Thanks.

To answer your question about giving cash too… It depends on how close a friend it is. Are you gonna invite him to your wedding? If so, you don’t want to be remembered as being cheap… If you’ll never see him again then fill the box with candy corn and wish them a happy life together!

-- Never pet a burning dog...

Absolutly fill it with twentys. Nice job on the box.

-- Paul, La Center, Washington

Give em $20 in a envelope and keep the box.

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

i love the box. it is a great present.

i figure out what it cost them to invite me ( cost of the meal plus a few bucks to help with the music hall etc), then i add a few more bucks as the gift. if the box would retail for more than their cost to invite you, you are fine.

If not, you will have to decide on whether you went to the wedding with the intention of your friend paying for part of your supper, or with the desire to help them start thier married life. I might be old fashioned but I believe a man’s ability to give will tell you way more about them than anything they ever recieve.

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The box is looking great: I really like the raised panel lid. I am sure you are aware, but “Next week” is right around the corner.

If you don’t want to put in money, how about another small gift inside the box?

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

THanks for all the advice.
Quint: I will take some pics of the panel jig later on- and post them as a project i guess.

I might work more on her tonight.

-- Longovette@Roadruner.com

Hey, for the bottom, why not try some cherry 1/4” plywood? It won’t shrink or expand much due to weather, and it should be readily available, either locally or online. (Try www.woodworkerssource.com for some good deals and specials.)

God Bless,
Hawg

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Hey RTB, Your response make me laugh every time i check up on this post.. Funny!! :)

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$$ is a gift. Where I’m from, you can give either objects, $$$, or some combo of both.

I don’t go to a wedding with the idea of my gift as payment for admission to the reception. I thought of my own reception as a party, to celebrate the day with my friends, not as a fundraiser. <g> I give the gift based on how well I know the couple, regardless if the function is a backyard barbecue or held at a very lavish hall.

If I barely know the couple, I try to give $$$ that would purchase a nice gift of their choosing. In the case of someone who I’m close to, I don’t ever think of the “resale or street value” of a gift from the heart.

If you feel the box that you’ve put lots of love and effort, in a way, some of you, into is a suitable gift, you’re fine. If you’d like to give something additional, you’re still fine.

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