another retiring CMSgt shadow box

[lawrence]

Well, here's another shadow box I was asked to make. This one is for a retiring Command Chief Master Sergeant with 30 years of service. The wood is cabinet grade 1/2 ply for the rear box and 3/4 ply for the front. This alleviated the movement problems I encountered the last time I carved stripes into solid wood (I had to carve relief grooves in the back to prevent warping) The lighting is LED lights and the back has a small tab that spins out of the way to allow an MDF document holder to slide out. I included sealable fitted poly-bags which are specially designed to protect documents from age (and the effects of offgassing from the MDF) The glass is a "UV blocker" glass which, though a little more expensive, will protect his medals and ribbons. The back contains a french cleat so that the box will hang flat on the wall. Thanks for looking and as always, constructive critique is always appreciated as it only makes me better the next time around.

Ribbons will be added to the empty space tomorrow morning
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/ldr_klr/Carvewright/Chief%20Fleming%20Shadow%20box/P11000241024x768.jpg

here is the bottom, showing the switch, plug input, and where the document holder is.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/ldr_klr/Carvewright/Chief%20Fleming%20Shadow%20box/P11000191024x768.jpg
The document holder slides out after the tab is flipped over
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/ldr_klr/Carvewright/Chief%20Fleming%20Shadow%20box/P11000201024x768.jpg

It is hinged to allow for access to the document safe within.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/ldr_klr/Carvewright/Chief%20Fleming%20Shadow%20box/P11000221024x768.jpg

Thanks for looking,
Lawrence

[Digitalwoodshop]

Excellent Work !!!!!

AL

[Kenm810]

Great Layout and Design, ---Well Done!

[brdad]

Very, very nice. I need to do something like this some day.

[Smoken D]

Those are VERY IMPRESSIVE!!

[fwharris]

Lawrence,

Another great job buddy! I am sure Sarge will be over joyed!

[brewmeister35]

Wow! Very nice

[Gary Koval]

Lawrence,
As usual another great job! Nothing like another happy veteran!!!
Gary

[chief2007]

Love the work you do on these

[cestout]

Gives me sone Ideas. I know a Marine who will be retiring soon.
Thanks
Clint

[LittleRedWoodshop]

Dude ... all I've got is WOW, as always excellent work.

[Capt Bruce]

Lawrence,
Very handsome design, clever details and fine finished appearance. All the above comments apply and Bravo Zulu from the Navy crowd.

[lawrence]

Thanks again all-- got word today (along with a check) that there are 3-more probable orders of the same thing coming my way in the next month or two.... I've got to order more LED rolls! (or figure out how to wire up new ones after I've cut bits off the others)

Lawrence