| Project by Dominik Goralczyk | posted 1027 days ago | 3938 views | 10 times favorited | 16 comments |  |
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This is a Sea Chest I made recently for a retiring Navy member. It turned out to be a pretty challenging project, due to the fact that I still had to incorporate walnut insert despite the curvature of the lid. This one features a shadow box insert. The shadow box has two areas for flags – Navy and U.S.
I added some brass for good measure as well.
-- Dominik - www.uniqueshadowboxes.com
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TheWoodsmith
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#1 posted 1027 days ago
very nice work! i’m sure that will be cherished by generations to come also!
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Robsshop
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#2 posted 1027 days ago
Great looking chest Dominik,it should serve Your Serviceman well . The contrasting woods and brass accents are nice touch’s ! As always stay safe and keep posting.
-- Rob,Gaithersburg,MD,One mans trash is another mans woodshop treasure !!
BillyJ
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#3 posted 1027 days ago
WOW! What is the size of this chest? You did a great job on it. I like combining maple and walnut – they look great together. Wonderful job – I’m sure your friend will enjoy it.
-- I've never seen a tree that I wouldn't like to repurpose into a project. I love the smell of wood in the morning - it smells like victory.
Kindlingmaker
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#4 posted 1027 days ago
An outstanding acomplishment! Really looks great!
-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings
Dominik Goralczyk
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#5 posted 1027 days ago
The dimensions are 1.5’ x 2.5’ at the base, 20” tall.
-- Dominik - www.uniqueshadowboxes.com
Richard
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#6 posted 1027 days ago
Dominik Wow!!
I build chests and trunks too, and I have to say the design of your sea chest is perfect. I like the contrast between the maple and walnut. The wide walnut bands looks great. Even the tray looks impressive with the handles. Overall the chest just looks right, I think it is the proportion of the chest which is appealing to the eye. I really am impressed with your design, did you use a design CAD or did you free hand your design? Good Job.
-- Richard Boise, Idaho
Eagle1
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#7 posted 1027 days ago
Beautiful work.
-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened
majuvla
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#8 posted 1026 days ago
Very ,very nice chest!!
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CharlieM1958
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#9 posted 1026 days ago
Beautiful chest. Great design and construction.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Bob A in NJ
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#10 posted 1026 days ago
Very professional looking project. Great gift.
-- Bob A in NJ
Div
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#11 posted 1026 days ago
Real nice chest!
-- Div @ the bottom end of Africa. "A woodworker's sharpest tool should be his mind."
cwdance1
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#12 posted 1026 days ago
Great job, wonderful project.
a1Jim
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#13 posted 1026 days ago
Super build and design great job.
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SCOTSMAN
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#14 posted 1026 days ago
Well done that’s a beauty. Alistair
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Vince
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#15 posted 1025 days ago
Yes…it’s beautiful.
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