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I made this as a gift for my wife's birthday, which is today.

It's a pattern from our own "scrollgirl", Sheila Landry. I think the original was around four inches long, but I scaled this down to only two and half inches.

I made sure to cut with the running grain for some added strength as well as keep the key 1/4" thick - hope that will prevent any breaks!

I soaked the key in lemon oil and then some spray lacquer for a shine.

By the way, she loved it. :)

Cheers!

-bob

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Beautiful work, and thanks for referring to your wife as "my wife" rather than "the wife". I've noticed that a lot of LumberJocks prefer the latter. As in … the shop, the car, the dog, etc.
 

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Very nice cutting, and thank you to "my wife" as well. Oh, happy birthday to her.
 

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You did a beautiful job on this Bob! Thank you for mentioning me. You really know how to make me look good! :)

Sheila
 

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Very Nice Project Indeed Bob! Thanks For Sharing.

Rick
 

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Really nice and a Happy B-Day to your wife. What is the significance of the lemon juice??? Thnx in advance.
 

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Roger,

I did a virtual double-take when you asked about "the lemon juice".

Not lemon JUICE, lemon OIL. ;-)

I wonder what lemon juice would do the a piece of walnut? Gotta try that out now…......

Cheers!

-bob
 

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This is really nice.

You do great work, no doubt.
 

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Ahhh,, my eyes are playin tricks on me… Thnx bob
 

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That is beautiful, Bob and old keys are very in style right now. Wish I could make one, but I don't have those talents!
 
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