| Project by tonyo | posted 697 days ago | 1606 views | 1 time favorited | 7 comments |  |
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Another retirement chest for a fellow retiring shipmate. She served her country for 20+ years and not just any gift would do. Chest is made from Walnut and Ambrosia maple that I got from a farmer a few miles from my house. Cedar lined on the inside. The lid pattern is made from Sipo Mahogany, Spanish Cedar, and Hard Maple. The pattern design came from a blog entry from “Degoose” so much credit is deserved.
With the exception of a “Rotational” goof on the lid, really happy how it turned out. First time I have made raised panels so a new learning experience for me. Hopefully it will keep her Navy memorabilia safe for many years to come, and she can always look back at her commendable career.
-- --Tony, America is not at war, the US Military is. America is at the mall. Support our troops by standing behind them, otherwise feel free to stand in front of them.
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thelt
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#1 posted 697 days ago
Great retirement gift!
-- When asked what I did to make life worthwhile in my lifetime....I can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served a career in the United States Navy."
CharlieM1958
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#2 posted 697 days ago
Won derful piece! I love the top.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Bertha
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#3 posted 697 days ago
Truly magnificent.
-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog
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#4 posted 697 days ago
I rather like the top, Until I read your eplanation I assumed it was a way of commemorating a stand out individual. Somebody has a signature line about never missing opprotunity to make mistakes look like you planned it. I say go back and edit the post and take credit. Looks really good.
-- The basis for optimism is shear terror
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#5 posted 697 days ago
This is quite beautiful. Tell your friend that my family and I are EXTREMELY greatful for her service. Thanks.
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#6 posted 697 days ago
That’s a keeper! Really like the choice of woods.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
RexMcKinnon
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#7 posted 689 days ago
Beautiful gift.
-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!
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