Treasure chest

My wife also has cancer and would love a box like this. This will be priceless for the remainer of her life and the lifes of her children. Thanks for sharing your wonderful skills.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida

Mike, I certainly don’t see any errors, you did a great job on this box! More importantly is the fact you made the box and created a bit of light in you friends otherwise dark world.

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

I don’t see any errors in your box or your heart for making such a wonderful gift.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Who can say you have no skills? You have made a wonderful box for the saintly patient. This will have synergistic effect on chemotherapy. Best wishes for her recovery.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Looks great to me! I really like the handle.

I’ll keep your friend in my prayers.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I really like this box and think its first rate. The hip roof design and beautiful contrasting handle are a nice touch. Praying thngs go well for your friend.

i really like your handle design , I’m wondering now myself what the heck , kind of handles to make??? Inspiring work here mike , Thanks for sharing , I always love to see the works that inspire me like this!!!

-- PJM.`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> why's there a light in fridge and not the freezer? , aka, the wood hunter.aka tigermaple5

i’m saving one of the pictures to remind me to be as generous and thoughtful with my time and talents as you have been with yours.

thank you for a nice moment of gratitude,

-- Greg, CT

Mike,

This is a wonderful gift. This is a gift from the heart and as such it will be treasured by your friend. I can understand why she got emotional when you presented it to her. It shows what a thoughtful and sensitive person you are.

I believe that the story behind a project is at least, if not more so, as important as the project itself. Thank you for sharing the story and the project.

May God bless you and your friend.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I love it. It will mean alot to her I’ll bet. I love these kind of boxes, with huge contrast and some authentic made peices, like the handle.

-- Tyler, Illinois

nice posting Mike . I enjoyed reading it.

-- a legend in my own mind ...

Very nice post and a thoughtful gift. Have to tease you though..I don’t think there is such a thing as a scrap blackwood (or other species)....their just pieces waiting for the right person turn give them the opportunity to exhibit their full potential…

-- Rich, Madison WI

Thanks for sharing. Really nice sentiment and really nice box. She will greatly appreciate it I’m sure.

-- Dust collectors suck.

Mike your offering to your friend is absolutely beautiful and the sentiment that it represents will be an inspiration to her during her battle.

My wife and I had a similar battle in 1979 and with the help and love of family of friend we won. My wife had cancer back then and we went through the surgery, chemo and radiation treatments. It was an uphill battle, but now almost 30 years later we are still enjoying life and good health. Tell her to keep a positive attitude – that is as important as any other treatment she will receive. I will keep her in our prayers and thoughts.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/