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  1. 6th May 2008, 07:48 PM #1
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    Hey everyone. I have my school formal in a few days and I am contemplating turning something for my formal date, not exactly sure what though. I was thinking either turning a corsage for her wrist or either turning a lidded box to present the corsage in. just wanting some input from other people if this could work out. i am also open to any other suggestions you might have.
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    Aww, you little devil

    What I've done before is make a bangle and a nice lidded box to present it in...
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    Just turn her a nice pen--then she'll have a reminder every time she writes in her diary. Make a pendant with a gold chain to wear around her neck.
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    How about a bracelet?? turn it and maybe do an inlay or carve her initials??
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    I think the presentation box with her corsage in it is a wonderful idea. Take the corsage out, pin it on her, and give her the box for her keepsakes.
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    I'm sure whatever you make will be appreciated, and if not, then not worth keeping (the date that is)

    But if you only have a few days left, stop contemplating and start turning! Make a pen first (probably the quickest and easiest if you have all the gear already)... that way if the other projects don't work out, you at least have something to offer.
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    thanks to every one for the input. i would love to get into pen making but as yet dont have a mandrel nore a lathe with a morse taper. have to devise something soon. pretty sure i am going to go with the lidded box. it will be simple yet still appealing. a braclet would be a good idea but not sure of what jewlery she is already wearing. i should get some time tommorow after school to make a start. and really have to hall ass to finsh it on sat morning. i will post compleated pictures.
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    Is she cute?
    Now now the boy has enough on his plate trying to get his project done without worrying about someone stealing his date
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    I think the lidded box would be great. I hope the your formal date is a success and I'm sure what ever they receive will be a winner you never know your luck it may be something to tell your kids one day

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    i got some time today to work on it after school about 3 hours. i got the bottom of the box mostley finshed just have to make a few finshing cuts, sanding then polish. final dimensions will be about 200*120 made out of kauri pine and probally incoperate a bit of cedar into the lid if i can. looks like saturday is going to be a big day.

    P.s she is very cute. and she's mine so eyes off.
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    We want, indeed we demand, pics of both!
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    Campbellton, repeat after me: I have a job to do. I will not be rushed. But I also will not be detered from the task at hand.
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