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I was commissioned to make a MSgt shadowbox. I used hickory with Formby’s danish oil and several coats of wax. The size is about 34in. tall by 25 in. wide.
Second pic. shows a side view.
Third pic. is the joint for the face frame. I attach the pieces using a long spline that runs the full length from top to bottom. Sorry. I didn’t get a picture of that.
Last pic. is the clip I use to attach the face to the case. I make them out of 1/2 in. aluminum angle.
His wife loved it, hopefully he will also.
-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.
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Stormy
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#1 posted 333 days ago
Very nice. Always a pleasure to honor the vets isn’t it?
-- Stormy: Sometimes the wood just tells you what it wants to be.
AlBCuttnWud
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#2 posted 333 days ago
Nice job. I have never used Hickory…..llooks like oak a little….I will keep that in mind for future projects.
-- Al, Strike Fighter Town, Virginia
ShopTinker
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#3 posted 333 days ago
Beautifully done. Those face frame joints had to be a real challenge. I’m sure the MSgt will love it.
-- Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does."
woodshaver
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#4 posted 333 days ago
Very nice! I willing to bet the MSgt will love it!
-- Tony C , My high school shop teacher said "You can do it"... Now I can't stop!
Pdub
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#5 posted 331 days ago
Thanks for the kind words everyone!
-- Paul, North Dakota, USAF Ret.
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