cheeseburger Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 A good friend of mine's wife is having a birthday on the 20th and he wanted to get her something special. he wanted to get her a box, but didn't know what he wanted to do with it. He bought a plain Pine box from Hobby lobby. and brought it to me, I told him I would stain it but I didn't tell him anything else I did stain it.... and........ well............. . Yeah, I might of gotten carried away I made a Key from a Dowel and some underlayment. False Bottom Lined the whole thing with Felt Didn't charge him a dime, not even materials. He and his wife work very hard to support their 1 year old and I though She deserved something nice and special on her birthday. + I got to try out a couple things I've been wanting to use, Like Dowels and Sticky Back felt. Oh and I used Hot Glue for the first time since Grade School. I'm Pretty Happy with it. Trouble is..... Now my Wife wants one...... yeeessh How am I going to top this. keefie, bobscroll, Multifasited and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Love it...particularly NOT charging for the work - such a cool surprise for friends. I'm sure they'll be blown away - and rightly so. Nice work, and even nicer sentiment. cheeseburger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 What a story to go with the box,i didin't want it to stop so soon,.It really captivate my attention and with pictures too Now you did it ,let the wife see the good stuff ! Great workings from a master ! Nick@tinkers-cove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Very neat job on that! Now for the protection of the rest of us! Suggestions---=- DO NOT SHOW NICE THINGS TO WIFE! Scrollsaw rule #1 Only show her things you know she has no interest in SS Rule #2 Keep shop just messy enough; she stays OUT SS rule #3 I think we have to set up "Official Shop Rules" for addicted scroll-sawers! My shop used to be separated form living spaces in ND. Kept wife out of it mostly! Edited March 16, 2014 by rjR Nick@tinkers-cove and Wilson's Woodworking 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Very nice modifications to the box. I am sure that she is going to love it. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick@tinkers-cove Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Very neat job on that! Now for the protection of the rest of us! Suggestions---=- DO NOT SHOW NICE THINGS TO WIFE! Scrollsaw rule #1 Only show her things you know she has no interest in SS Rule #2 Keep shop just messy enough; she stays OUT SS rule #3 I think we have to set up "Official Shop Rules" for addicted scroll-sawers! My shop used to be separated form living spaces in ND. Kept wife out of it mostly! It's easy when you know how...my wife is 33 years old and is extremely intelligent. Having said that...she knows nothing of Scroll Saw Terminology! "Oh, I've just got to tighten the blade clamps" (3 hours) - "I'll be in soon...I'm just adjusting the blower hose" (2 hours) LOL...she hasn't got a clue! - PLEASE tell me I'm not alone. cheeseburger, keefie, Rob Roy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I love that!! Very impressive craftsmanship, and the results show it, thanks for showing it to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 That a great surprise and serves you right for being so clever with the wife wanting one. Roly Nick@tinkers-cove and keefie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Good day.Stephen You did a very beautiful job changing a basic box to something very special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Great makeover, beautiful job. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Very nice job. Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Well Mr. Cheeseburger (Stephen) you did a truly fantastic thing both in workmanship and gift by turning a plain old box into something resembling love. I take my hat off to you my friend. If I showed that to my husband he would say " Well off you go and make yourself one" :lol: Marg cheeseburger and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 That is cool.I like it.You did a Top Notch job. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 What a great way to make something exceptional from something plain. Am sure your friend will be blown away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Magnificent gift, I'm sure she'll like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Prozora Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 It's a beautiful piece. I know she will love it. You did a great job on the box and I like the heart thing in it plus the little key. It'll be a keepsake for ever ... Fay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 It's easy when you know how...my wife is 33 years old and is extremely intelligent. Having said that...she knows nothing of Scroll Saw Terminology! "Oh, I've just got to tighten the blade clamps" (3 hours) - "I'll be in soon...I'm just adjusting the blower hose" (2 hours) LOL...she hasn't got a clue! - PLEASE tell me I'm not alone. You could be right ,But if she's as smart as you say ,May be ,just maybe ----------- well you fill in the rest!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseburger Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Update: she loved it!, her friends on FB asked her where the husband bought it... I'll try not to break anybody's projects while fitting my swollen head through the door... lol keefie, Phantom Scroller and Wilson's Woodworking 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thats beautiful , she's going to love it. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) That a great surprise and serves you right for being so clever with the wife wanting one. Roly Not that clever Roly, I just sent your wife the pictures so she can ask you to make her one lol :evil: Edited March 17, 2014 by keefie cheeseburger and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Not that clever Roly, I just sent your wife the pictures so she can ask you to make her one lol :evil: No way she doesn't know the way to my workshop were on two way radios. keefie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hello Stephen, You did a lovely job on the box, Thanks for showing, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 No way she doesn't know the way to my workshop were on two way radios. She doesn't need to find the way to your workshop - just give you instructions on your two way radio :scared: (She'll tell you "make it or else" lol) :razz: Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 She doesn't need to find the way to your workshop - just give you instructions on your two way radio :scared: (She'll tell you "make it or else" lol) :razz: Haa haa you know me so well she who must be obeyed. keefie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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