USN Retirement Chest

[PTownSubbie]

Been pretty busy lately trying to finish this chest. It is a retirement gift for my boss. I have to finish the shadowbox portion of the chest but couldn't wait to post the pictures. It is made from Cherry with Cherry stain. The hardware was purchased as a kit in Antique Brass finish. The figure on some of the 1/4" inserts is very cool.

I am very pleased with the way this turned out so far. The shadowbox actually is converted from a tray that sits in the top of the chest. You can see the wooden ledges on each side.

I will post pictures of the shadowbox when it is completed also.

This has been keeping me from turning!! Time to finish it so I can get back to it......

 

[Crashmph]

very nice... please post the pics when you finish. I was thinking of doing one of these for my self as a shadow box, but in mine I thought about putting a glassed in section in the top of the case for flags.

 

[rjwolfe3]

Wow that is awesome.

 

[Woodlvr]

Beautiful work Fred. I really love the looks of Cherry.

 

[aggromere]

That's way nice. You must really like your boss. He is a lucky guy.

 

[markgum]

awesome....

 

[skiprat]

Hey, that is very well made and looks perfectly proportioned.
I like all the hardware you chose for it too.

 

[mickr]

beautiful work..

 

[tim self]

Wonderful work. He should be proud of that.

 

[VisExp]

Beautiful job on the chest Fred. That is going to be a heirloom piece for sure. How heavy is it?

 

[PTownSubbie]

The chest is about 36" x 20" or something close to that. It is really not very heavy at all but takes two people to move it efficiently due to it's size.

Thanks for all the comments. I think it is great when you can finally finish and see the final product.

 

[jleiwig]

I love it, but I haven't met a boss yet that I would build something that nice for. Maybe one day when I start working for myself, but then I'll probably hate my boss.

 

[Jim15]

Impressive work.

 

[PTownSubbie]

Well, the retirement went off with no problems. I have posted some pictures of the finished shadowbox.

My boss and his wife were extremely grateful for what I made for his retirement. It was a big hit and everyone loved it and was surprised that I made it.

Hopefully someone liked it enough to want one when they retire.....

 

[mbroberg]

That is beautiful! Great craftsmanship.

 

[elody21]

Truely a work of Art!

 

[jleiwig]

Man..I want one and I'm not even in the Navy!

 

[alamocdc]

Really nice chest, Fred... why does that sound funny to me?

Anyway, I'm sure he'll like it.

 

[Jim15]

Absolutely beautiful, great work.

 

[AKBeaver]

Wow, fantastic job! I am sure the Captain will cherish it and it will become a heirloom!

 

[jyreene]

That is just some amazing work. I hope my wife doesn't see it...unless she plans on making it herself!