Small Crafts, Boxes, Picture Frames, and Lighting

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1. 2 Drawer Chest Updated March 5

   Ash scraps, resawn down....will be a "Tool Chest" at a catch-all spot in the Dining room....sitting on the sideboard.  Finger/Box joints used everywhere.  About the only "Store-bought" items for the build were some hinges, and the small knobs
    
   Stands 6-1/2" tall, 1/4" thick lid is 8" x 12-1/2" over the bread board ends.   Thanks for looking in!
   

   

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   steven newman Updated March 5

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2. Desktop Organizer,DainII "Ironfoot" Updated February 11

   Seems that in Paul Sellers Master Class W.W. series...he made a Desk Top Organizer....so..I downloaded the plans, and made my version out of Ash....with a few of my own details added in.   Dovetailed corners, dovetailed drawer...Roundovers down with a #3 Bench plane.  # 78 rebate plane helped out on the lid.   Stanley 45 made grooves, where Sellers didn't...
    
   Added steel tacks as feet.  Stain is Gunstock.  One coat of clear gloss poly.   Added a handle for the drawer.
   

   

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   steven newman Updated February 11

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3. Case for a Router Plane Updated February 8

   Rehabbed a Stanley No. 71-1/2 router plane.   Decided it needed a case to store it in.  Had a bit of Ash left over...made a little box.
   Dovetailed corners, raised panel lid, down-loaded a label from the inter-webbie...Stain is Gunstock, with a coat of clear gloss varnish....dust seal was milled with the Stanley 45.  Brass hardware.   About a weekend project.
   

   

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   steven newman Updated February 8

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4. Gene's Stuff Updated December 14, 2018

   Projects from the near and distant past
   

   

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   Gene Howe Updated December 14, 2018

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5. Maple Frame & Panel Box Updated August 13, 2018

   Resaw a pile of Maple scraps down into a small box.   Some were sawn to a thin panel size, others were sawn to make the frames.  Panels were "raised" with a plane.   One coat of Amber Shellac, then one coat of Poly Clear Gloss varnish.    Black metal chain added to hold the lid, held with a pair of brass hooks.  Brass hinges.
    
   

   

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   steven newman Updated August 13, 2018

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6. A picture from the internet keeps changing as I build Updated May 8, 2018

   Why not add my thoughts to an old antique clock picture I found on the net The one on the left was the first one I did. But as I was building it I decided it should look like the second picture. 
   
   
   

   

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   Smallpatch Updated May 8, 2018

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7. Laser Engraver Pieces Updated April 20, 2018

   Most of my work is highlighted by my laser engraver work, I am selling items like this so I can earn the capital to buy more tools to do fancier stuff.  
   

   

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   Robert McMillan Updated April 20, 2018

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8. Charles Schmitz Updated December 22, 2017

   Shadow box for veterans of WWll sub vets of New Paltz NY. A Wreath as gift from a member of parliament presented to the U.S. submarine veterans of WWll. My father is a member and asked me if I could do this for them and could not be happier to do so. My father started off on the old diesel subs then went to the nuclear subs later and made it to chief missal tech and retired after 20 plus years. He also was sent to Great Britain to help train with nuclear tech.
   

   

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   charles schmitz Updated December 22, 2017

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9. Challenge Coin Holder Updated November 10, 2017

   prototype Challenge coin holder......
   
   
   

   

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   Paul Corona Updated November 10, 2017

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10. Walnut & Cherry Box Updated September 14, 2017

    Small box/chest.    Black Walnut frames holding raised panels of Flame Cherry.
    Lid is all black Walnut.   Brass hinges.   Lid has a carved finger rest under the front lip.    Bottom is a panel of 1/2" poplar. 
     
    2 coats of Amber Shellac, and 1 coat of Clear Gloss Poly....
    Stands 9-3/8" tall, counting the lid.   Sides are 10" wide, plus a 1/2" over hang  from the lid.   Box is 15-1/2" wide, counting the lid.   Cherry panels are 1/2" thick. Walnut panel in the lid is 3/4" thick. 
     
    Corner joints are Tongue & Groove glue joints, no metal fasteners used.
    

    

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    steven newman Updated September 14, 2017

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11. DerBengel's Scrapbook Updated August 3, 2017

    This album will sort of act as a scrapbook for anything I make.
    

    

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    DerBengel Updated August 3, 2017

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12. Wooden Things Updated June 4, 2017

    

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    JohnA Updated June 4, 2017

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13. Charlie Thalman Updated April 5, 2017

    Presentation case for CENTCOM
    

    

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    Charlie Thalman Updated April 5, 2017

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14. Cherry Box of Squares Updated December 1, 2016

    Used up what was left of the Cherry boards in the shop.   Made a box to house squares and other marking/layout tools.
    Handcut dovetailed corners, raised the lid's panel using a plane.   BLO and a rattle can of WATCO Gloss Lacquer.   Brass hardware. 
    

    

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    steven newman Updated December 1, 2016

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15. Flag Display Case Updated October 29, 2016

    Display case for my son's re-enlistment flag....flag was flown over the USS Arizona 26 Sept 2014
    

    

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    Paul Corona Updated October 29, 2016

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16. Simple little Cherry Box Updated September 5, 2016

    resawn Cherry, handcut finger joints, handplane to make a raised panel for the lid.   Just a simple little box..
    

    

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    steven newman Updated September 5, 2016

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17. Yugoslavian Clock Jewelry Case Updated May 31, 2016

    I had a customer bring an old gutted clock case from Yugoslavia that belonged to his grandma. He wanted the case converted into a jewelry case for his wife. He did not really have any ideas, so he told me to come up with something, and just do it, so I did!
     
    The old clock case is oak, and it has a rounded bezel glass in the top middle of the door, I was very nervous having this around, if it broke, there would be no replacement for it.
     
    The project was fun, and he and his wife were very happy.
    

    

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    John Morris Updated May 31, 2016

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18. Model of the USS Arizona Memorial Updated May 19, 2016

    This is a tribute to the 1177 Sailors and Marines that lost their lives on 7 Dec 1941 in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Territory of Hawaii when their ship was blown up by an aerial bomb which penetrated the decks and detonated in the Powder Magazine.
     
    I am sorry that it is not completely made of wood but the base that it rest on is.
    However I submit it here for your consideration.
    It is a 1:92 scale model of the Memorial constructed of .250 white acrylic it is entirely handmade and took over 350 Man hours too complete.to see the complete album follow this link.
    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10205841342020021.1073741843.1451873070&type=1&l=727eceb750
    

    

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    awardsr1 Updated May 19, 2016

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19. Todd Clippinger Updated April 27, 2016

    Display cases for antique gravity clocks for local client that collects, restores, and sells antique clocks. Made of cherry, 46" tall.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

    

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    Todd Clippinger Updated April 27, 2016

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20. Oak Computer Case Updated November 15, 2015

    Computer case build
    

    

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    Larry Buskirk Updated November 15, 2015

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21. Gun Case Updated August 7, 2015

    Walnut shotgun case
    

    

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    lew Updated August 7, 2015

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22. Odds and ends Updated July 29, 2015

    

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    Darrell Eaton Updated July 29, 2015

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23. The Three Soldiers Updated May 23, 2015

    This was a copper colored model kit which I assembled and then painted.
    
    I used 7-8 different shades of green acrylic paint to add a realistic color to it.
    
    It was also a entrant in the 2015 V A Art Fair here at the Hines V A Hospital and won 1st Place in it's category, Model kits.
    
    Though I have only seen photo's of the real statue I hope that I have done justice to it.
    
    For all those "that gave that gave their last full measure"
    
    Don't forget them on Memorial Day go somewhere near you and pay your respects.
    
    Freedom is NOT free.
    
    A U S Navy Veteran Of Viet Nam 1697-1971
    

    

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    awardsr1 Updated May 23, 2015

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24. Veterans Tribute Clock Updated May 22, 2015

    This is based upon a simple clock kit that I received from H H V a veterans service org.
    The First kit I completed is made of Pine and a 1/16"Luan plywood it turned out very good and I gave it to my Son at Christmas for his new home office.
    This one I "threw out" all the wood parts and used oak and 1/4" oak plywood it is also larger than the kit so I added my own touches.
    
    I added the images and assembled it barley in time for the VA Art Fair here @ Hines VA Hospital. I was putting the Plexi. front on the night before I had to turn it in for the completion.
    
    It did win 3rd place in the wood working category, But you wait till next year I have bigger and better things planned.
    
    And as we all now space is not important I build my projects in My apartment in a second bedroom that serves as workshop and Office it is only 10x12'where my tools are limited to tabletop units, folding table saw etc. I till now have done all the fitting and sanding by hand. I have since finishing this purchased a portable belt sander 4x36' and 8" drill press and got a "experienced" band saw from a friend it will help the next projects.
    
    So get to cutting and let the chips fly.
    
    

    

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25. Veterans Pens and Case Updated May 22, 2015

    A set of 10 Pens I built for the VA Art Fair in 2015 at Hines Hospital.
    It came about as a result of working on and in memorial for the Traveling Wall that was here in Berwyn, Ill last summer.
    on one side are 5 pens showing from the middle the American Flag, POW/MIA Flag Moving Wall Flag, Battlefield Cross, and the Three soldiers.
    On the other side are 5 flags representing the Branches of Service Army, Marine Corp, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
    

    

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    awardsr1 Updated May 22, 2015

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