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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
So last Friday I got a call from Bob Stevenson, the organizer for the San Diego "Design in Wood" juried show. He said that there was a problem with my jewelry box:



Apprently, the bottom hinge siezed and when he started to open the door, the wood on the front of the box was starting to chip out. He did a quick repair but it meant that the door could not be opened for the judge that was making his/her way around the fair.

This is my first juried show and I am very proud of the box so I was crushed to find out that the judge would not be able to see all the detail on the inside.

It took a day but I finally recovered and was happy that the piece was selected from the many that were submitted. It will be seen by thousands of people at the largest woodworking show in America.

I am flying out to San Diego tomorrow and I am going to see what I can do to get the door open carefully while I am out there. I am really looking forward to seeing the other pieces and meeting some fellow woodworkers.

Tim
 
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#3 ·
I'll look for your piece when we go to the fair this year. I've seen some amazing woodworking there. Next door to the Design in Wood show is the student showcase- even the jr. high students can do some really nice work.
 
#4 ·
aaarrrrrggg….. the irony…

that is a fantastic piece, I love the details.

hope you can get down to it, and revolve that issue quickly and painlessly. it deserves the proper viewings. good chance to find a couple of the SD LJs though :)
 
#7 ·
What a pity these things are so annoying after you have worked so hard this is a beautiful japanese style cabinet.Of course saying I am sorry to hear of your tragedy is of no use but, I feel your pain brother regards Alistair
 
#10 ·
Sorry to hear of the bad luck. But it is a BEAUTIFUL jewelry box…..but this is still a "Glass is half full" situation…if "WITH" the bad luck, your attention to detail and craftsmanship still came through and it was picked to be in the show….so big congrats on that !!!
 
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