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Well the most recent project has yeilded a shadow box for a guidon to be placed in it as a gift. I did some different things with this project than previous ones. First, I used Jatoba as the main lumber for this and I was very pleased with it. Second, I did the splines out of cherry in the center with paduak on both sides of the cherry. I am not sure why I did this but I did. That alone took me all day with a dozuki saw, glue and a bunch of blue tape to make the paduak and cherry splines and then fit them in the slots cut for them. I have mixed feelings about the look they gave me and I am not sure if I will do it again. I also put a paduak border around the front to give it a little wow factor as paduak stands out from the jatoba. Overall a simple project that the SgtMaj we gave this to really enjoyed, which is always the goal. And I can’t forget to mention my nosey companions that jumped in the pictures because they thought what was on the chair was for them to chew on.
-- Jason
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a1Jim
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posted 135 days ago
well done
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
patron
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posted 135 days ago
beautifull work ,
and the splines by hand !
great gift ,
i bet he’s happy !
i thought that was you and the wife ,
sneaking into the pics .
i know how tough you
marines can be !:-)
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
huff
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posted 134 days ago
Jason, Great job! I’m sure the SgtMaj will cherish it for years. Something to be proud of. I have to ask though…..... with your background in explosives, do you ever get any ideas when you get frustrated with a project and it doesn’t turn out the way you want it???? lol. good luck and we look forward to seeing more.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
M1ni0n
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posted 134 days ago
John,
Its funny you should say that. When I was putting the paduak in the front trim I made a measuring error and I had to cut it off and start all over. When I found out that I made an error I really wanted to see how far and fast a piece of lumber could fly when thrown.
Luckly I have yet to make a mistake so bad that I wanted to blow it up, but who knows what the future will hold or destroy. lol
-- Jason
James
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posted 134 days ago
Nice work Jason. I like the contrasted splines, its an idea I may have to borrow for some of my boxes. Beautiful wood choices.
Thanks to your service to our country, you military guys never get enough credit in my opinion. You are the reason we are all here able to do what we love.
-- James, Bluffton, IN
jockmike2
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posted 134 days ago
Nice work Marine, you probably made a lot of browny points with your SgtMaj. as well you should. From an old Army guy to a young Marine, Thanks for your service.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
jack1
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posted 134 days ago
Nice splines. Lots of work but real nice. I think the dogs approved. My critters let me know if they don’t like something in their very special way…
-- jack -- measure once, curse twice!
M1ni0n
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posted 132 days ago
Jack,
I wish my dogs were attentive to my projects. They were just worried about me taking up too much time photographing this silly thing and not spending enough time getting their food ready.
-- Jason
JohnB1
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posted 112 days ago
Very nice job,son. I sure hope the SgtMaj. enjoys it for years to come. Have fun and most of all enjoy the work you do, cause if you don’t enjoy doing it, it’s no fun doing it? Til later son , Love Dad
-- JohnB.,Miami, Fl.