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  1. 12-24-2017, 1:34 PM #1
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    Christmas gifts - down to the wire

    Well, nothing like waiting to Christmas Eve to finish this year's Christmas gifts - Shaker oval boxes. Frankly, it's not my best work as I was a tad rushed. Luckily, the recipients (the cherry set to my Mom and the birds-eye maple to my Sister) won't see the flaws like I do. They were fun to make and relatively quick to churn out even for a slow woodworker like me.

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  3. 12-24-2017, 1:40 PM #2
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    Those are really, really gorgeous!
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    I like it!
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  5. 12-24-2017, 2:14 PM #4
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    "They are beautiful ,Brother Tom. But you are way under quota." Just adding a little more authenticity. Everyone loves Shaker boxes.
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    They look really nice.
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    Enjoy Life...
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  7. 12-24-2017, 2:56 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mel Fulks View Post
    "They are beautiful ,Brother Tom. But you are way under quota." Just adding a little more authenticity. Everyone loves Shaker boxes.
    Under quota and late delivery ... I definitely couldn’t hack it in Santa’s workshop!
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  8. 12-26-2017, 9:09 AM #7
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    Very nice! I want to learn how to make those when I grow up. In the mean time I'll send you my address if you accidentally make too many.

    I'm approaching the end of the the "wire" myself. I'm still making a few gifts on the lathe for people we won't see until later this week!

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  9. 12-26-2017, 10:17 AM #8
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    Very nice! And you finished them before the last run of ol' Nick's sleigh. Sounds like everyone came out ahead
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  10. 12-26-2017, 11:09 AM #9
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    Nice boxes! I really want to learn to make those.
    Did you build from scratch or use a kit?
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  11. 12-27-2017, 8:48 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frederick Skelly View Post
    Nice boxes! I really want to learn to make those.
    Did you build from scratch or use a kit?
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    I made them at a weekend workshop at the Marc Adams school and then finished them at home. You can get everything you need (and then some) from the Home shop here: http://www.shakerovalbox.com/ which basically has everything anyone could want concerning Shaker oval boxes.
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  12. 12-27-2017, 9:34 AM #11
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    These are so addicting to make. Very nice
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  13. 12-29-2017, 3:17 PM #12
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    Nicely done, great gift idea.
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