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I've been asked to build several projects as tributes to lost loved ones - a couple of urns, memory boxes, Flag cases, frames, etc. I always consider it an honor.

This one was a challenge (made out of one solid piece of oak), but I'm pleased with the result. When routing the rabbit in the back for the glass and pictures, I set up a couple of trim routers with different bits so I could do the back and front at the same time without having to change bits. BIG MISTAKE!! I need to throw my junk routers away. The depth stop slipped and gouged a huge chunk from that tiny little piece between the pictures. I ended up making a new piece and gluing it in. Lots of work, but my "fix-it" skill are really coming along and the patch is hard to see even if you are looking for it. Yeah!!! I'm proving the woodworking adage - I may not be getting better at woodworking, but I'm getting better at fixing my mistakes!

I dyed the back panel with india ink. Love that stuff! I decided to try my engraver on it and the effect was really cool. It is invisible when looking straight on, but when tilted in the light my name pops right out.

Finishing this right before Memorial Day seemed very appropriate.

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that is a beautiful tribute phil.ive done a few urns myself and being something that i wish i never had to,it brings me joy knowing i helped give them some peace at a difficult time.the fix looks great by the way.
 

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It's a great tribute Phil. Loved one projects are never easy to do. The engraving looks great.
 

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Yes, I was asked to make an urn for a friend whose 20 yr old son committed suicide. Tough one. It turned out really nice. I'll post that as a project in the future.
 

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Yes, I was asked to make an urn for a friend whose 20 yr old son committed suicide. Tough one. It turned out really nice. I ll post that as a project in the future.

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my hardest one was for my best friend and co worker of 37 years, a lot of emotion went into that one.sadly i also made an urn for his daughter several years prior that died unexpectedly.
 

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Nice work Phil, looks great.
 

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Pottz, I agree, no one should have to outlive their kids. I have been blessed in that area and am thankful everyday.

Thanks Tom!
 

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That's a real good frame. Well done!

I have been asked to make a picture frame. I might look into the solid piece as a way to do it.

Thanks for posting this.
 

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Hi Hairy,

If you decide to try a solid frame, give me a shout. I learned some things by trial and error on cutting and shaping the openings. Be glad to pass it on.
 

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Very nice tribute Phil. A well done frame and the engraving looks great.
 

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Thank you Eric. I've been following your Moxon progress. Good stuff!!
 

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Appreciate that Phil, I posted as a project a little while ago
 

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My next shop build is a triple router table. I've been soaking up projects to find helpful details I can add to my design.
 

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Nice tribute, Phil and that repair is what makes a woodworker. You have to know how to recover!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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Thanks, Jim. I was telling my wife, that a few years ago I would have had to start all over, but now instead of getting mad, I start figuring out how to fix it.
 

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Hello again Phil,

Nice job on the Memorial frame.

I will watch out for your triple router build, as a raised panel and beaded frame builder i would love one but for me a of the shelf one is both cost prohibitive and unavailable in Australia. hece my dream.
 
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