| Project by Derby | posted 154 days ago | 430 views | 1 time favorited | 6 comments |  |
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After seeing Neil Larson’s retirement shadow box I had to post mine as my first project!
I completed this just before my retirement in October of 2003 using the tools at the NAS Saufley Field base wood shop. It is made out of Red Oak with a wipe-on poly finish.
Besides my command and “awards” board in the centrer, it has a statuette of the Lone Sailor to Starboard (referenced from Aft looking Forward) and a statuette of “The CHIEF” to Port. Backgrounds for both are mirrors etched with the names of the two ships I was stationed aboard for my 10 years at sea; USS CALLAGHAN (DDG-994) and USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53), both Guided Missile Destroyers.
Enjoy and thanks for looking.
Derby,
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (GS) Senior Chief, Retired
-- "Lumber is just sawdust in 'solid' form!"
6 comments so far
Bob42
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posted 154 days ago
Great looking box, and thanks for serving us. You guys don’t get enough credit for what you do for us.
-- Bob K. East Northport, NY
huff
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posted 154 days ago
Nice job on the box. It turned out great, well deserved and thanks for your service.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
Toolz
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posted 154 days ago
Derby- Great work Senior Chief!
Larry USN 63-85
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jockmike2
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posted 153 days ago
Great Work Senior Chief! Awesome. Looks like a lot of well earned fruit salad. And welcome home from one Vet to another.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
Cedrus
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posted 149 days ago
Very nice sailor..an extra TOT for you anytime!
-- Cedrus of British Columbia
a1Jim
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posted 148 days ago
very well done
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon