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This is a special project I made for my friend from college.
Just two months ago she lost her husband to stomach cancer. He was 35.
I felt bad that I was unable to make it down for his funeral. So I suggested she bring her 2 1/2 year old up at some point to get away.
I wanted to make her something that would hopefully put a smile on her face.
She visited this past weekend and it indeed did put a smile on her face.
It’s cherry with ash plywood and a bit of maple (the lion paws). I hand cut the dovetails. I still struggle with freehand inlays. I end up having to fill more areas in than I want. I had to do a little filling in on some of the dovetails as well.
And one more thing . . . Go Lions!


































11 comments so far
reggiek
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posted 34 days ago
Sorry to hear about your friends loss….great tray though…and very nice thought….
-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!
FatScratch
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posted 34 days ago
A sad story to go with such a stunning work. The tray looks fantastic. I can’t see the mistakes you filled, which I guess is the mark of an accomplished craftsman!
Thomas Keefe
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posted 34 days ago
Very nice work. I saw the Nittany Lion and had to comment. I taught in the
Computer Science dept. at Penn State for about 9 years. The whole time
there I only saw one football game (Lions won). But I saw Joe Paterno
everywhere. That guy is amazing.
Tom
ytsejamr
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posted 34 days ago
Thanks! Funny, in my 4 years going there . . . I only missed one game. :-)
And I’d call it the mark of a good photographer for not being able to see the flaws!
CharlieM1958
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posted 34 days ago
Beautiful work. It’s either damned fine woodworking or damned fine photography! :-)
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
McLeanVA
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posted 34 days ago
That is an awesome piece. Great details and logo work.
-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.
ChuckV
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posted 33 days ago
That is a very beautiful tray. I am sure that your kind thoughts are appreciated.
-- Chuck - Central Massachusetts
a1Jim
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posted 33 days ago
This is one great tray super details and a very rich look
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
stefang
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posted 33 days ago
I liked everything about your tray. I didn’t see and flaws. I especially like the really good work and the contrasting woods looked perfect together with the inlays. I also commend you for being generous and helpful to a friend who is suffering.
-- Mike, American in Norway
sharad
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posted 33 days ago
All the above comments are so true. One of the best trays I have seen made and gifted.
Sharad
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batmanw2002
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posted 33 days ago
Really nice work. Go Lions!!