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A dear friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has no risk factors and no one in her family has cancer. She works with multidisciplinary handicapped children and is a true Saint on earth. When we got the news, I wanted to do something but was at a complete loss. What can you do other than care ? I went to the shop and picked out some wood. Bloodwood and maple. I wanted to build a box for the good time memories that might bring her bright spots over the next several months of war. This is her treasure box. I carved the top handle from a scrap of african blackwood and was my first attempt at making handle from scrap. The top was from 6/4 maple and is a “hip roof” type design. She cried and keeps the box in her den by the chair she usually sits in. She has started the chemo after her surgery and we are all hopeful. This is not a “look what I did post”, just a reminder of some of the things even those of us with limited skills can do as woodworkers to brighten a dreary situation.

Please ignore my woodworking errors and thank you for listening to my rant.
Mike

-- Mike Jones, Jasper, Al


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Dominic Vanacora

309 posts in 260 days


posted 123 days ago

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

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Paul D

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posted 123 days ago

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

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GaryK

8183 posts in 379 days


posted 123 days ago

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.

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sharad

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posted 123 days ago

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

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CharlieM1958

3538 posts in 609 days


posted 123 days ago

Looks great to me! I really like the handle.

I’ll keep your friend in my prayers.

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

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ratchet

68 posts in 178 days


posted 123 days ago

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.

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patrick miles

131 posts in 204 days


posted 123 days ago

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

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GMoney

88 posts in 194 days


posted 123 days ago

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

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Scott Bryan

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posted 123 days ago

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.

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Woodshopfreak

315 posts in 133 days


posted 123 days ago

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

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DAN

2584 posts in 374 days


posted 123 days ago

nice posting Mike . I enjoyed reading it.

-- a legend in my own mind ...

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Rich_S

54 posts in 256 days


posted 123 days ago

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

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Blake

1811 posts in 265 days


posted 123 days ago

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

-- Dust collectors suck.

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cajunpen

5256 posts in 457 days


posted 122 days ago

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/

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