Patriot Woodworkers!

We were contacted by a Captain stationed in Afghanistan, and she would like to know if we could produce 5 coin displays for us to ship off to her for her guys.

This is a charity effort, no money is exchanged, and no reimbursements except for shipping are made to the volunteer(s).

Here is a link to the typical displays we make and ship off to our troops at no charge to them.

Challenge Coin Displays

The above link shows how we make ours, but you are more then welcome to get as creative as you want. The displays will be shipped directly from your home to an APO in Florida, The Patriot Woodworker will incur the shipping costs.

We hope some or one of our folks will step up and help us out. We are always so very grateful for your efforts to help us help our troops. Thank you Patriot Woodworkers!!!

To view some of our Challenge Coin Display recipients please go to MEET OUR HERO'S

Photo Below is a group of Marines who contacted us a few months ago with a request, they stand with our displays proudly made by our members.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

I'm interested ... how do I get in on this?

Donald thank you very much! I'll message you at lunch time pac time zone!

OK Donald, first off thank you for answering the call. The way you can help is first determine if you wish to build all 5 displays or just a few or one. This will give us an idea of how many more we need etc. We provided the link above on how we make ours. You can use that plan, or you can use your own creative ideas, the plan we use is nice because they ship well. You can pack em in a flat rate box easily.

The biggest thing with these displays is we do require a level of perfection.

They should be sanded to a very smooth surface, at least 320 but higher grits is encouraged, and we use the BLO for our finish, it is easy, wipe on wipe off you are done, and the surface is glassy smooth from your sanding.

We like to write a message on the bottom of each one. Something nice, an appreciative message of support such as "Thank you for your service, please come home safe" etc. Then you can sign it or put your family name on it. This is the most important part of this duty. We have received so many messages from troops, stating how important that message was at the bottom of the display, it was even more important then the display itself in some cases.

Once you have them finished up, you can box em and put a letter in the box, stating you are a member of The Patriot Woodworker, and perhaps you can further a message on paper stating your appreciation of the job they are doing over seas.

We'll get the shipping money sent to you Donald. I am in touch with the Captain, and she is ready to receive some displays. Let me know if you need further instructions Donald, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking this on!!!!

I will email the address to you if you are good to go on this very important mission.

Best to ya

Donald R. Holmes II said:

I'm interested ... how do I get in on this?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

John,

First off, thanks for the welcome to the site and forums.  I've already checked my wood stocks and will be able to make all 5 of them.  There may be a few minor variations in size due to stock-on-hand issues.

Right now it's looking like there will be two each of walnut and quarter sawn white oak, and the fifth will be either Caribbean Rosewood or Bubinga.  Will these be acceptable choices?

It will take me a little while as I will have to glue up stock for one, and my woodworking is limited to weekends due to my work schedule.

Best,

Don H.

I got started on one of them today, and it's now ready for finishing.  I don't have any BLO; would Watco Danish Oil be an acceptable alternative?

Yes that is perfect Donald! Thank you so much.

Also all you stated above sounds perfect sir!

Hey Donald, if you get any pictures of your efforts we'd love to see them!!!! Hope it's all going well.

Donald R. Holmes II said:

I got started on one of them today, and it's now ready for finishing.  I don't have any BLO; would Watco Danish Oil be an acceptable alternative?

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Donald,

Thank you for helping us out on this one! We would love to see some pix of what you make, too!!

Lew

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

Thanks for the encouragement.  I'll see what I can do.

Hi John,  I would like to send some in to you also.  I can make 5 as well if thats okay.  I would like to use Live Oak or Sycamore.  I can work on them next week and get them out to you.

Brent

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John 'Brent' Cashion

Brent, we'd love them!!!!!! Let me know when you are ready to ship and I'll shoot ya our address. Thank you so much for stepping up folks, I know this was last minute but hey, it's for our troops!

Thanks again Brent.

Urban Logs to Lumber said:

Hi John,  I would like to send some in to you also.  I can make 5 as well if thats okay.  I would like to use Live Oak or Sycamore.  I can work on them next week and get them out to you.

Brent

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John 'Brent' Cashion

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

John,

Mine are done.  Only thing left is writing the message on the bottom and attaching the felt feet.  

Final tally ended up being three of quartersawn white oak, and one each of walnut and bubinga.  Where do I need to send them?  I'll try to get pics posted sometime today.

Best,Don H.

Don you are completely awesome!!!!!!! Thank you so much sir. We cannot thank you enough!

I will PM you the address where they need to be sent. If you need money before they are sent let me know, or after you send them, tell me how much the shipping was and I'll get the funds to you. Right on Donald!!!!!

Donald R. Holmes II said:

John,

Mine are done.  Only thing left is writing the message on the bottom and attaching the felt feet.  

Final tally ended up being three of quartersawn white oak, and one each of walnut and bubinga.  Where do I need to send them?  I'll try to get pics posted sometime today.

Best,Don H.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Message sent Don. Address is included, please see your inbox here on our site. Thank you sir!!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Hey Brent and Donald.  Thanks for joining the brigade.  I've built a few of these displays and it is a very gratifying experience.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Brent,

A big THANK YOU for jumping in and helping us. It is truly appreciated!

Lew

Urban Logs to Lumber said:

Hi John,  I would like to send some in to you also.  I can make 5 as well if thats okay.  I would like to use Live Oak or Sycamore.  I can work on them next week and get them out to you.

Brent

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John 'Brent' Cashion

Donald, did you get my PM to you, let me know when you ship so we can reimburse you. Thank you so much once again sir!!!

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Wow, thanks guys for stepping up and helping out. That is so awesome and they mean so much to those who get them. Can't wait to see some pictures of the ones you have.

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John Moody
Site Administratorhttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
“Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful; but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.†Shaker Saying