Popular Post bradpotts Posted April 5, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 I have a student in my fourth grade class who found out that she has cancer. The kicker is she is the sweetest little girl in the whole entire world. She is also a wonderful student who tries hard and always comes into class with a smile. She says thank you when she leaves and is appreciative for anything anyone does for her. Because she is such a wonderful person, I decided to make a little box for her. Here is what I came up with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sad story, lovely box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 I know she will love that box. Lets hope she does so for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sad story, lovely box. Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Awesome cause and beautiful gift! Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 A beautiful box for what sounds like a beautiful little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmutt Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Hope she beats it and uses the box a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 It's terrible for the little girl, but it's rough situation for you to live too. It's good that you have the heart that you do and that you're her teacher. I'm sure your box meant a lot to her. Now after that, the question seems out of place but I am curious, how did you do the horse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 great job brad, we will keep her in our prayers for a good outcome, she sounds like a great little girl, keep us posted on how she is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thank everyone for your kind words. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Wow, a great looking gift for a sweetheart. Like others have said, I hope she has the opportunity to enjoy it for many years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 It's terrible for the little girl, but it's rough situation for you to live too. It's good that you have the heart that you do and that you're her teacher. I'm sure your box meant a lot to her. Now after that, the question seems out of place but I am curious, how did you do the horse? How I made the horse is with double bevel marquetry. I started off by cutting the piece of walnut to 1/8 on my bandsaw. I also cut all the wood that I was going to use for the pieces. (Maple for horse, ebany for feet, the horn is a piece of abalone shell, and the eyes are copper wire,) Once I had everything at 1/8 I changed the angle of my scroll saw to about 8 degrees. (Can't remember the exact angle I used) Then I glued the maple to the walnut using spray adhesive. I used a #2 scroll saw blade to cut the pieces out. Once they were cut out they slide perfectly into the walnut. I sand shaded the pieces and glued them in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 You sound like one hellova teacher, Brad. Great work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Wow....that's some fine craftsmanship! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Beautiful box and thought for your student. They are making great strides in the treatment of cancer. Tell your little student she has the support of a lot of woodworkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hhhmmmm... maybe a nice project to use as the basis of this year's woodworkers fighting cancer campaign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FtrPilot Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Kudos Brad for giving your time and talent. I hope that her cancer was caught early and that she gets the best medical care this country can offer. My next door neighbor's daughter had chldhood cancer when she was 4 years old. Last year, she graduated from college and has started her first job. Yes, it was a rough battle. With support and prayers from family, friends, and teachers like you, I pray that in 14 years, your student is graduating from college and starting her first job. Please give her a hug from all of us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Beautiful box, I'm sure she will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks everyone. It is a tough fight but they did catch it early and started treatments early. So hopefully later in her life this will be a small hiccup in a wonderful life. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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