Finally made my own box

[The "DH"]

Hello Everyone,
I've been retired now from the Navy for about 7 months and I finally got around to encasing my 20!! The display box is made out of walnut (first time I used the CW on it and I love it). All the carvings and text where done by the CW v1.125 with no problems. The small pic of the anchors are carved on both sides of the display area.... I gotta say when I see a project like this I laugh to myself about all the nay sayers!!!
Happy Carving!!!

[badger]

That is one to be proud of. Nice work there.

[Kenm810]

DH,

I have to say you've a beautiful job on your display box.
It's certainly one to be proud of, --- Well Done, Very Well Done http://www.carvewright.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[deemon328]

Most excellent!

[pkunk]

Very well done, DH. :) I also really like how walnut carves. Here's a commission piece I did for a friend & his organization.

[DON FIELDS]

Really nice display case. Can't beat walnut for good looking projects.

[hotpop]

Beautiful work! Both of you guys.

[mtylerfl]

DH and pkunk - Outstanding work on both projects!

My wife will retire from 30 yrs of service in the U.S. Public Health Service in about 15 months (the PHS uses Navy ranks - she's a Captain).

That display case would be perfect for her medals, etc. and would be a great retirement gift that I could make for her.

Where did you find the Caduceus medical symbol pattern?

[The "DH"]

Michael,
Congrats to her!!! I love retirement and my second career!!! This link should give it to you....

http://carvewright.com/store/product.php?productid=16367&cat=0&page=1

I got it from vector art before the pattern depot...

[Ken Massingale]

Beautiful, DH

[Digitalwoodshop]

Very Nice WORK !!!!!!!

I ran into this guy on the Sawmill Laser Forum and he has a Fantastic Website with a GREAT NAVY SEA CHEST design. He Laser Engraves them but a Carved Version would be very nice. Also a Retired Navy Guy in a position to get some excellent business with the Fantastic Quality of his product.

Worth a look. I have PM'ed him and he is a great guy.

That's the kind of shop and work I want to do someday when I grow up.

AL

http://www.outdoors-n-more.com/outdoor_furniture/index.php?main_page=index

Great work from another Retired Navy Chief.

[Router-Jim]

I gotta say when I see a project like this I laugh to myself about all the nay sayers!!!


I couldn't agree more.


Beautiful work and congrats on the retirement. :cool:

Jim

[dcurrysr]

DH
Great Job, keep them coming.
Dave

[yatrgatr]

Thank You for your service !!!

[hray]

As A Combat Disabeled ARMY Medic I Too Thank You For Your Service
Your PROJECT Looks Great

[Sarge]

Senior Chief,
That is absolutely beautiful. 7 months? WOW, that makes me feel old, I retired 7 years ago.

Staff Sergeant
US Army, Retired
1980-2000

[Dirtydan]

Hey Doc, (I assume you were an FMF Corpsman) that's some Very nice work. Very nice....

Well welcome to retirement... I retired from the Marine Corps 27 years ago....Sometimes it just seems like yesterday.:D I hope you had a easier time adjusting than I did... Civilians are take some time to get use to, that's for sure...and I'm not there yet...

Anyway, glad you made it... Let's see some more of that fine work..soon..

Take care,


Hello Everyone,
I've been retired now from the Navy for about 7 months and I finally got around to encasing my 20!! The display box is made out of walnut (first time I used the CW on it and I love it). All the carvings and text where done by the CW v1.125 with no problems. The small pic of the anchors are carved on both sides of the display area.... I gotta say when I see a project like this I laugh to myself about all the nay sayers!!!
Happy Carving!!!

[The "DH"]

Thank you everyone for your comments. Both for the shadow box and my service. Now I enjoy thanking others for their service.

The shadow box in this post is going into a store front... I'm working on the one that will be in my office. Below is a sneak peek.

DirtyDan, I had the honor to serve as a FMF corpsman with 2nd FSSG, 26th MEU during the first gulf war.

[Dirtydan]

That's also going to look real nice... Waiting to see the finished product...:)