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Flag Box
Flag box that I was asked to make for a co-worker who is retiring. His crew provided a flag that flew in front of their station for years. I found some really nice figured cherry, but I could only find one piece. So it took some real planning to get it all from the one board, including the back panel that's a book matched panel. I wanted a waterfall effect across the top and we added some laser engraving to the sides. The back panel is engraved with one of my favorite quotes using the Shaper Origin.
It was a great opportunity to practice some precision layout and angle prep, since I couldn't trim down the edges without loosing the waterfall effect, or messing up the spacing of the engraving. The rear panel is held in place with embedded magnets, not that it'll probably ever get opened. I secured the flag inside using a couple thin pieces installed across the carcass simply bowed under tension (not pictured). It's pretty to look at and effective…again, not that anyone will see it.
Finished with BLO, shellac, then sprayed lacquer (satin).
It was a great opportunity to practice some precision layout and angle prep, since I couldn't trim down the edges without loosing the waterfall effect, or messing up the spacing of the engraving. The rear panel is held in place with embedded magnets, not that it'll probably ever get opened. I secured the flag inside using a couple thin pieces installed across the carcass simply bowed under tension (not pictured). It's pretty to look at and effective…again, not that anyone will see it.
Finished with BLO, shellac, then sprayed lacquer (satin).
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
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A nice tribute, well done.
Main Street to the Mountains
Wonderful project! That cherry is gorgeous. The engravings add to the personalization of the gift.
i am having a little trouble reading what is on the back love the other engravings thou nice wood
GR8 JOB :<))))
GR8 JOB :<))))
*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
nice case.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Tony, it’s the first line of a famous quote from a Fire Department of New York Fire Chief from a hundred years ago….
The full quote is….
“I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. There is an adage which says that, "Nothing can be destroyed except by fire." We strive to preserve from destruction the wealth of the world which is the product of the industry of men, necessary for the comfort of both the rich and the poor. We are defenders from fires of the art which has beautified the world, the product of the genius of men and the means of refinement of mankind. But, above all; our proudest endeavor is to save lives of men-the work of God Himself. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even at the supreme sacrifice. Such considerations may not strike the average mind, but they are sufficient to fill to the limit our ambition in life and to make us serve the general purpose of human society.”
- Edward F. Croker, Chief of Department, F.D.N.Y. 1899-1911
The full quote is….
“I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. There is an adage which says that, "Nothing can be destroyed except by fire." We strive to preserve from destruction the wealth of the world which is the product of the industry of men, necessary for the comfort of both the rich and the poor. We are defenders from fires of the art which has beautified the world, the product of the genius of men and the means of refinement of mankind. But, above all; our proudest endeavor is to save lives of men-the work of God Himself. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even at the supreme sacrifice. Such considerations may not strike the average mind, but they are sufficient to fill to the limit our ambition in life and to make us serve the general purpose of human society.”
- Edward F. Croker, Chief of Department, F.D.N.Y. 1899-1911
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
Thanks for adding the background on that quote.
thanks Ryan you guys are definite heroes for sure running into danger while every1 else runs away
GR8 RESPECT :<))))
GR8 RESPECT :<))))
*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
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