| Project by Pat Cavanaugh | posted 10-15-2010 03:53 PM | 3892 views | 4 times favorited | 4 comments |  |
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This was a recent AF Emblem shadow box. Rather than use different species of wood to create the contrast, I taped face of each of the lighter colored pieces. Then I stained the remainder (to include the chamfers between the lighter colored pieces) dark. Then everything is finished with 4 coats of hand-rubbed tung oil. Because required 23 pieces each individually cut and many of them chamfered, this is going to be the last one exactly like this I do. However, I have already created a new one similar to this using inlay which allows me to construct it in half the time. It’ll be my next post.
-- Pat - Biloxi, MS
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patron
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#1 posted 10-15-2010 03:58 PM
keep up the good work , pat
seems like you are going to make one
for the whole armed forces lol
a much deserved idea
again thank you all
for your service
and dedication
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
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#2 posted 10-15-2010 05:58 PM
I have to say you have some of the most beautiful boxes I have ever seen. I retired in 07 myself and have a Pentagon shaped box. If I had seen some of these then I would have wanted one. If you dont have a website to sell these little works of art you should. They are truely a tribute to their owners time and masterfully created. Aim High – Fly, Fight, Win!
-- Kelly -- Common Sense, Isn't Common to Everyone. - Me
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#3 posted 10-17-2010 04:08 AM
Thanks David and Kelly. I appreciate your encouragement.
-- Pat - Biloxi, MS
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#4 posted 10-26-2010 12:59 AM
nice
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