Gentlemen's Box

[mikedude]

Just completed this box for my Father Inlaw. He is 76 this year, has had 5 strokes, broken bones this past year, and a touch of Alzheimers. My wife and I wanted to make him something that was unique and special for him. This is what we came up with. He is a Christian man so we went with a cross on the top, and you can see the message inside.

The wood is Brazilian Cherry with tung oil only, no fancy joinery as I was in a hurry to complete this for Pop's birthday. My first attempts at relief carving. It's basswood with a coat of poly. Enjoy!

Mike St Augustine, FL

[bthere]

Very nice job. It is extremely thoughtful and doubtless will be treasured.

[Hoakie]

very nice looking. great work

[ragswl4]

Beautiful!

Really, really nice. Its great that you added the carvings, very nice touch. I am sure it will be greatly appreciated and loved.

[TheRic]

Looks great, I'm sure your dad will be happy to have it.

[mater]

That is very nice looking work. I am sure it will be enjoyed.

[SHADOWFOX]

Hi Mike,

What an excellent looking piece! Great job and thank you for sharing it with us!

[John Hunter]

Very nice.

[DonHo]

Very nice work. I like the carvings as an added touch. Are they just glued on the surface or are they recessed into the top?

DonHo

[Ed62]

Top notch job on a very special gift. I hope he can enjoy it for what it is.

Ed

[bigstick509]

Very Nice

[crokett]

Mike,

Thanks for sharing. That is beautiful work.

[Pappy]

Beautiful box, Mike. The carving came out great and the grain on the front is beautiful!

[Tony Ward]

A very appealing and attractive box with one huge DNA stamp all over it - Love!

Well done,

[lrogers]

Bet you are now tops on the favorite son-in-law list. That is to be a treasured gift. I'd say your first attempt at relief carving was a smashing success.