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  1. 7th January 2013, 02:06 PM #1
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    Default xmas pressie

    I jumped on the box making bandwagon before xmas and knocked out a few boxes aspressies for family/friends.
    This one was for my father who isretiring later this year after 30 years in the A.C.T fire brigade, and in the royal Australian navy for 20 years before that .
    It was made to hold his war service and fire and rescue medals, also his father’s (my pop) war service medals.
    Made from Australian red cedar, with Madagascar ebony keys and lid handle.
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  2. 7th January 2013, 02:14 PM #2
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    Top job and very appropriate.
    How was the engraving done?
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  3. 7th January 2013, 03:21 PM #3
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    What a great gift. Nice
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  4. 7th January 2013, 06:39 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by A Duke View Post
    Top job and very appropriate.
    How was the engraving done?
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    The engraving was done by the trophy centre in Fyshwick, on theirlaser engraver.
    Im very happy with the result
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  5. 7th January 2013, 07:26 PM #5
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    I think that looks fantastic mate. Great job i bet your old man is proud of that! i know mine would be
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  6. 7th January 2013, 08:12 PM #6
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    Default xmas pressie

    Absolutely beautiful box and treasured gift no doubt!


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    Excellent work, and excellent use of the timber too. I'm sure your father will appreciate it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bench1holio View Post
    The engraving was done by the trophy centre in Fyshwick, on theirlaser engraver.
    Im very happy with the result
    Thanks for that. The wife used to get Honer Boards and things updated by them, for her horsey pursuits.
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  9. 7th January 2013, 09:38 PM #9
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    Gorgeous box!! I bet dad will cherish that!!
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    Oh Yah!! That is a great looking box. Love the grain.

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  11. 8th January 2013, 07:37 AM #11
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    Stunning box, you should be proud
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    Thats looking real good Ben. Nice use of the timber.
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    Beautifully done - very apt gift that I'm sure he will cherish
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  14. 9th January 2013, 02:48 AM #14
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    Default Local timber?

    Did you get the timber locally?

    I find getting good stuff in Canberra is very difficult.
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