Built An Alder Chest for my Secret Santa

Dec 16, 2017 8:55 PM

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Thought I'd go above and beyond this time.

Found some Alder with wicked knots in it.

So I made the push to get this ready and off for Christmas.

Routed the edges with a beveled look for a tomb or crypt kind of top.

Now for some resin! (24 hour wait ensues...sucks waiting)

Polished and sanded. Happy with the result.

Got some hinges installed to match the color and style.

Turned out pretty awesome.

Thought I'd go above and beyond this time.

Finished Piece Photos https://imgur.com/gallery/jdNsk

You rock!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Is that where you store the 'Alder Scrolls'?...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That is amazing, @op! People with talent are awesome.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That is gorgeous!!!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are you able to apply heat to the resin so it cures faster than 24 hours?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, a little propane and a steady hand can cut it down to 12

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Amazing! Great work @OP!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Anyone else watch Breaking Bad, and think of the wood “box” Jesse Pinkman talked about making in wood-shop?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

That damn movie...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Holy crap dude - that's beautiful.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Now they have a place to put their ashes

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It is a amazing looking. You really knocked it out the part. Anyone should feel proud to receive it

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Handmade is always best. Gorgeous box

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gorgeous work! Your SS is lucky!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's gorgeous!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wow great job!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I love seeing these handcrafted thoughtful gifts!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

That is beautiful

8 years ago | Likes 69 Dislikes 0

Stash box

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

agreed

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Now ask it needs is a music box attachment that plays the item song from legend of Zelda and great work becomes MASTER work.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

All* (for anyone about to correct me, this comment is for you, you doing gods work)

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I’m the guy that will always upvote woodworking.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Jesus, can you stop being amazing for a bit, please? I just wrapped a gift and I am wiped out.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'll slow down for a bit...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gorgeous!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You did an awesome job! I know they'll love it. I sure do.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I feel like a right ass, my gift does not even compare with the one You made wish I had some more money to play around with

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wow! That is inspiring! I hope the lucky recipient enjoys it!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is amazing

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

These are the secret Santa posts I really enjoy seeing! Handmade gifts are way more personal

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

I would of made my SS a gift but international shipping costs a lot and I’m talentless

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dude/dudet SAME!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I straight up asked for homemade. If I get a card with a stick figure I'll be happy

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I agree 100% don't spend a lot of money just make something that I can hang up or show people

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

either something handmade or something small that is meaningful

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I am sure he/she will love it. It is gorgeous.

8 years ago | Likes 35 Dislikes 0

I hope so! She wasn't very specific to likes so I just made something cool.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

That is going to be a fantastic gift. If they don’t like it, #ivolunteerastribute

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Have faith. You did well.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Very jealous!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow, I would be so happy and impressed if I was your ss! Well done!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Sometimes I wish you could be paired up with people that you know will work equally as hard

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