Memorial box

A fitting tribute. I think it turned out really nice!

A agree with Lew, well done, good job on not giving up!

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

For someone without a lot woodworking experence, you did a very nice job.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

Nice job. I was considering something like this for my next project, for Mom as a tribute to my Dad. Did you completely frame the glass in with the top pieces (spline routing the edges out) or lock it in from the back side with just a rabbet edge?

-- HT, Denver, Colorado

That looks great. I have been on the hook to make one of these for a couple of years now for the widow of a fine marine that we knew at our old church. Seeing this made me remember the project. I will have to get back in touch with her and see if I can get started sometime soon.

Thanks for the reminder, and keep up the good work.

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

thanks for the encouragement! HTS, I rabbeted out the back of the frame and held the glass in with some smaller pieces of cherry. This was the part I screwed up a few times – I was trying to rabbet the parts before assembling the frame and the ends kept chipping out…

Kummel, you honored Master Chief well as this is a fine shadow box. A shadow box’s true meaning is unknown to alot of people and is always followed by alot of tears and joys once presented at the retirement ceremony. But remember, a retirement cermony is for the retiring member but the true reason for the ceremony to honor the family and their loyal dedication as they too served with great honor through countless hours home alone and keeping eveything faith that their husband will return. I myself serve to honor those who have fallen before me and I do not look forward to the day I say my goodbye’s. So don’t forget to build an additional box to honor your granmother. The most fitting thing to insert into the box is the crystal heart and photos of old. God bless you and your family for protecting those who stayed behind.

-- When you are at a point in life and you think there is nothing more to learn, then you must understand that you have learned nothing at all. Billy

Very nice work.

-- "Not skilled enough to wipe jam on toast!"

Nice work, sorry to hear about your lost.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Great layout! I really like the added touch of the pennies…1922-2008 his life span I figure? SeniorChief said the rest for me though. Good job Kummel.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

That is a really beautiful piece. It’s great (and creative!) how you made it extra-special with the pennies. Thanks for sharing it.

-- Create with Confidence