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Shadow Box for my Father

Project by Muzhik posted 1035 days ago 1260 views 4 times favorited 21 comments Add to Favorites Watch

My father and I are both Air Force veterans. He served during the Vietnam War, and has fond memories of his time spent in Thailand. Traditionally, when one retires from military service, they receive a shadow box. My father only served a few years, but commented to me once how much he was jealous of a shadow box a friend of his received when he retired from the Navy reserves. I made this as a Christmas present to him that year. It is bentwood laminated curly maple and mahogany. The shape is derived from the patches worn on Air Force uniforms, which show what Major Command (MAJCOM) and sometimes what unit you belong to.


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dennis mitchell

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posted 1035 days ago

Thanks for sharing. That’s real special gift and a nice piece of work.

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cabinetman

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posted 1035 days ago

Very unique shape. Nice contrast with the different woods. I bet he was really surprised. I also posted on your profile.

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 1035 days ago

A very nice heirloom gift. I’ll bet he really Cherish’s it.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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David

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posted 1035 days ago

That is awesome! I just left active duty Navy so your project has struck a chord with me. Beauiful work!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Muzhik

128 posts in 1035 days


posted 1035 days ago

Wow! You guys sure are quick! I just now signed up over here b/c I read about the contest. Thanks for the kind remarks. I only learned about this forum yesterday. Looks like I’ll be hanging around.

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Don

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posted 1035 days ago

A wonderful tribute to your Father, Muzhik. Did you make one for yourself?

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

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Karson

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posted 1035 days ago

Beautiful looking presentation case. Welcome to LumberJocks

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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MsDebbieP

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posted 1035 days ago

my guess is that there have been tears involved with this beautiful tribute.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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rookster

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posted 1035 days ago

I’ll bet he isn’t jealous of that other shadow box any more. This one is beautifully done.

-- Rookster, (http://www.robertkarl.org/woodworkingblog/)

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bigpops0259

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posted 1034 days ago

Very Nice, What a beautiful way to honor your Father’s Proud military service. You should be very proud of this project and your father.

-- Marty Ohio

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Muzhik

128 posts in 1035 days


posted 1034 days ago

Don,

I haven’t made one for myself yet, but I’m still on active duty.

Thanks again, all for the warm welcome.

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Mark A. DeCou

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posted 1033 days ago

Very nice. Keep your head down.

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Wayne Wolder

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posted 1029 days ago

Extremely nice and well crafted. You should be proud

-- All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.

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Buckskin

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posted 875 days ago

Great project!

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oscorner

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posted 874 days ago

You are a great son! You father must be so proud and happy because of your thoughtfulness. Great looking project.

-- Jesus is Lord!

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Bob Babcock

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posted 821 days ago

I missed this before. Glad it came back up. Very nicely done.

Thank you for your service to both you and your father.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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jockmike2

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posted 717 days ago

I was in during Nam but not in Nam, in Germany, it sucked donkeys. You’re Dad is way proud of you, and make one for yourself. Thanks to you both for serving. Ask your Dad, we did’nt get that when we came home. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Hawgnutz

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posted 670 days ago

Well done! I need to make one for my father, too. Her served with the navy radar unit on Guadacanal. I was in 1st Marine Division, which was on the Canal with him. I served a few months after Nam and got disabled in a wreck on my Hawg before any other action. Lucky for me.

Glad to have you on board, as they say!

May God Bless you and keep you safe in the duty to our country!
Hawg

-- Saving barnwood from the scrapyards

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Chris

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posted 670 days ago

What an outstanding gift…

-- Chris

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rikkor

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posted 669 days ago

Good job on the box. Thanks to you and your dad for serving our country.

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Pdub

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posted 62 days ago

I was just looking through at some projects and found this. It looks amazing. You did a fantastic job on this and I’m sure your dad was thrilled.

-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.

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