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This is a grand-father clock I built out of scrap wood I recuperated in afghanistan in 2005 while being on a NATO mission. I had to get busy during my time off duty, (I’m a Operating room nurse with the Canadian armed forces) so I had the hardware sent to me from Canada through Lee Valley, it got there in a week!! Faster than regular mail! Anyway, I scrolled out the drawing at the base of the clock and used a sanded piece of plexiglass inside to duffuse the 3 X 5 watt light bulbs creating a nice effect to bring it to life. The top portion comes off for transportation and a canadian flag cut-out tops it. I stained the outside with aniline powder stain so I coulg get it on the mail and then use gel varnish for top coat times 3. I gave it to the combined mess of snr nco’s and officers of the Kabul task force. It’s now still in Afghanistan but in Kandahar in the same mess. It’s my contribution to their effort.
-- northerndan
8 comments so far
DaveJ
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posted 819 days ago
I bet it meant a lot to your compatriots. And a great way to stay busy during your slack time. Nice job.
-- Dave J. Oakdale, MN
Chris
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posted 819 days ago
Wow! impressive! What a way to show your support and leave your mark at the same time!
-- Chris
oscorner
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posted 819 days ago
UNIQUE!
-- Jesus is Lord!
MsDebbieP
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posted 819 days ago
gosh…...... the piece is wonderful… and then the story.
You touched my heart.
(Love how you did the maple leaf)
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Dadoo
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posted 819 days ago
You’ve already contributed so much just by being there as a nurse…now this. Beautiful! And thanx for being there for all of us!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
DrSawdust
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posted 819 days ago
Wow, saves and can make incredible wood projects. . . . what an awesome combination.
-- Making sawdust is what I do best
schroeder
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posted 817 days ago
What a great story and wonderful project! – Great craftsmanship! – and at the risk of being cliche – thank you for your service!
-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe
Karson
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posted 817 days ago
Great project for a wonderful cause. I hope you put on the back that you did the work so that all who see and touch can know who did the work for them.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †