Popular Post Chet Posted December 4, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 My son in law's dad has been quite sick for the last few months. About ten days ago my son in law asked if I would make a memorial box for his cremains and a few items of memory. I didn't know his dad super well but the amount of time I was around him was good times and even that little bit of time spend around him made this a tuff thing to do, a lot harder then I expected. I was nervous about getting it right. I know religion is not to be discussed here but I can't help but be amazed at the fact that I finished this the same day his dad passed away. No journal just a single picture. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 That's beautiful Chet! I was asked to build one for a friend who died suddenly and it was a real honor. You're a good man! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Chet, I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. You did well, providing such a lovely home for their memories. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sorry for your loss and that box is beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Beautiful piece Chet! It even looks like a memorial with the corner treatment. Is this your own design? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 I looked on the internet at some commercial stuff, not a lot of imagination there but I did get some size guide lines, talked to a couple of the guys here, looked at Marc's video and this was the result of all of that. The corners were the second version, the first didn't look well at all. Thanks for the kind word everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Very nice Chet. Not a easy thing for someone to build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Beautiful box. Having just built one I know how difficult it is. Great job! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 What is the wood? looks like bubinga? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 It is Padauk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 The single pic is worth a thousand words. That padauk will darken nicely over time. An honorable thing, using your skills to make such a wonderful item. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Nice job Chet.. These are just never easy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 7 hours ago, gee-dub said: An honorable thing, using your skills to make such a wonderful item. 5 hours ago, TIODS said: Nice job Chet. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 That is a beautiful box, Chet ! I wish I had a father in law like you ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I sure your son in laws family will appreciate and treasure such a wonderful gesture and piece during the tough times they are going through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Great job Chet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skatergirl46 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 That is beautiful Chet! What a unique and special thing to do for them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyestoob Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 The single picture is absolutely perfect for this post/project. What a great honor to be asked to create something like this. I am sure your work will help comfort the family for years to come. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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