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My daughter and grandchildren visited us over the Labor Day weekend. As soon as Gabrielle, the 11 year old entered the house, she asked if we could make something in my workshop. She specifically wanted a box with a lock (to keep her two brothers out of her stuff). Of course we did just that.

I found some jatoba, maple, and wenge and we went to work. She would hardly let me take a break. I did all the work that required a power tool except for the sanding. Gab did the sanding and gluing as well as some of the design.

You can see from the pics that we both had a lot of fun.

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Gorgeous box! I'd love to have some of those woods "just laying around", to be able to make something that nice when someone dropped by.
 

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Outstanding! That should keep those no-good boys out.
 

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Beautiful box. The two of you not only made a box, but also memories for a lifetime, and she looks pleased.
 

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Ah, to be so young that a pair of safety glasses practically can be used as a face shield! That is one nice looking box!
 

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Way to go Grandpa!
 

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I bet she hangs onto that the rest of her life. Great job!
 

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What a wonderful story, and an awesome project. Isn't the top called curly maple or tiger maple or something like that? I had the privilege of using wood like this once. It is sooo beautiful!!! Besides making the beautiful box you made a memory that will last forever. Will we see Gabrielle here in the future being a Lumberjockette? I hope sooo. Beautiful Box!
 

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You two not only created a great box, but memories that will live on forever. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Now thats what I call a special box for a special little girl. I can't wait till I can do some stuff with my grand kids when they get a liitle older. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom
 

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Man that's great. I can't wait for my grandson to get old enough to work in the shop with me.
 

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What a keepsake gift! Beautiful work! She is beaming!
 

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I agree with Cov. Gabrielle's smile in the last pic speaks volumes about the true value of that project. What a memory! Awesome job ampeater! (and the box isn't bad, either!)
 

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Excellent box with excellent timber choice. Congratulations on interesting a young person in our hobby. That padlock really send out the desired message - OUT OF MY STUFF!
 

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that is really special. She must be very proud of it
 

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priceless!
 

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Good for you guys. That is really cool. I am touched.

Steve
 

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You have planted the seed now lets watch it grow…...
 
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