I made this shadow box for a friend who unfortunately just got diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer. Unfortunately the tumors spread to his lungs, stomach and brain. I made this and presented it to him in the hospital when he was initially diagnosed and enrolled. He was several weeks away from finishing his enlistment, thus presenting him a shadow box. This box is made from African Mahogany. 22”x28” finished with DEFT gloss lacquer. I usually do not enclose the back of my boxes, but I wanted this one to be extra clean for this individual. The glass etching on the front was also done by myself at home. Thanks for looking!
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KYJeepGuy
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#1 posted 394 days ago
That’s a wonderful gift for your friend, he and his family will treasure it over the coming years. Thanks for sharing.
-- If I'm not in the shop, I'm someplace else. Joel, Lumberjock #30,000
WoodSimplyMade
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#2 posted 394 days ago
Terrific look box. One of the nicest I think I’ve seen. Sorry about the circumstances.
Are those reinforcing dowels for the miters? Are you using multiple router bits to make that edge profile?
Thanks for sharing.
Mike
-- Mike, Florida, http://www.woodsimplymade.com
Teufelhunden
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#3 posted 394 days ago
I used a v groove router bit for the side, 1/4” round over for the inner frame, roman ogee I think for the outer frame. I reinforced the miters with screws….filled the holes with wood filler mixed with stain. Thanks for looking!
rodman40
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#4 posted 393 days ago
You are a wonderful friend to have, God bless you richly.
-- Rodman
a1Jim
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#5 posted 393 days ago
This is an excellent shadow box and your motive is the highest as a gift for a friend in trouble, God bless you both.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Mauijoe
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#6 posted 393 days ago
What a wonderful gift of friendship for a soldier who is willing to sacrifice to the end. The composition, design and choice of wood is pleasing and very well balanced, great job. Thank you for sharing.
Mauijoe
-- Mauijoe, Hawaii
James Frederick
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#7 posted 393 days ago
It looks great, prayers are with him and his family.
Semper Fi
Jim
-- Change begins somewhere may as well be with me.
DaytonHM
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#8 posted 3 days ago
That is so very very nice of you! Beautiful Job!
God’s Speed To Your Friend
Semper Fidelis 1986-1991
Aaron
-- DaytonHM Dayton Va.
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