Popular Post Chet Posted August 20, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 I made this for my niece's new baby boy. Just a small box from Wenge and Oak. I was trying to come up with something a little different for a handle on the lid... his name is Noah. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 You shoulda went for a boat with that handle. But you done good my friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Way cool Chet something he will treasure forever, great combination of wood and that handle is just right, well done sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted August 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I should have added in my original post - I have been doing this for a while for new family babies. It comes with a little note saying that this is for storing "firsts" in the baby's life. Hospital bracelet when they come home, lock of hair from first hair cut, candle from first birthday cake, Bandaid from first scraped knee, first report card, AND first BAD report card, key to their first car along with first speeding ticket and so on. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Excellent work as always Chet. I agree with Rick about something boat related. I really need to torture myself and try out this Wenge stuff. It looks beautiful! As always the photo stand looks awesome . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Chestnut said: I really need to torture myself and try out this Wenge stuff. It really not that bad. You just need to be patient and not get rambunctious with it. I have had days where after you start the milling process you hand can feel like you tried to choke a cactus... little tiny slivers all over. But I don't think it is as bad as people would have you believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Another great project Chet! I love the way wenge looks but man does it splinter when you work with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, RichardA said: You shoulda went for a boat with that handle. Man, I wish I had thought of this Rick. That would have been a real fun build, I almost want to start over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted August 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Beautiful, Chet! Love the species combo. I suspect the child will hear enough biblical references in his lifetime to appreciate the subtle personalization your adhered to... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 I kept trying to figure out why a boat, then it occurred to me! Fantastic combo of woods and great execution. Chet, do you have any of Doug Stowe’s books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, K Cooper said: Chet, do you have any of Doug Stowe’s books? No I don't... Should I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 He’s a box nerd in a good way! His books and this site are what got me from making bird houses from pallet wood to the direction of some time in the distant future of becoming a woodworker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted August 21, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, K Cooper said: He’s a box nerd in a good way! His books and this site are what got me from making bird houses from pallet wood to the direction of some time in the distant future of becoming a woodworker. Just look in the mirror Coop, there’s a great woodworker looking back at you 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 You’re too kind my friend but thanks. It’s a great hobby and it keeps me off the streets and out of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Excellent call on the handle! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 Nicley done. I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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