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**munruben** · 29th March 2008, 09:27 PM

I just had to show you this. My grandson, aged 18 came over last week end and told me he wanted to make a jewellery box for his girlfriends birthday today. I told him time was against him and he wouldnt be able to make anything special in the time allotted but was welcome to use my shed and equipment and he went ahead anyway. The first picture is how it all started. going good.. Second picture is finished almost. Just one finishing touch needed. So he went out a bought a handle for it. and picture 3 shows just that. ... Look at the handle. Well he was pleased with his effort and last I saw of it was in the boot of his car on its way to his girlfriend. Isn't love wonderful?
Anyway. good news. I saw him today down at the local shopping centre and his girl friend was still with him. so I guess it just proves that true love really is blind.
I have to say though this was the first time he has attempted any kind of woodworking so I got to take my hat off to him for that.

**Sleeping Dog** · 29th March 2008, 09:37 PM

that's a fairly complex first project John, good on him

handle is .....um........ interesting....

**munruben** · 29th March 2008, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by Sleeping Dog

handle is .....um........ interesting....

Thats putting it mildly

**weisyboy** · 29th March 2008, 09:52 PM

what no dovetails

.

not bad for a first time.

did he enjoy himself or was it a great labour

**watson** · 29th March 2008, 09:57 PM

I reckon he did well for an 18yr old......not even gonna mention the handle.

**munruben** · 29th March 2008, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by watson

.....not even gonna mention the handle.

I think he has pinched it from one of his mums bedside lockers

weis' he didnt say if he was enjoying it.. but he was smiling when I saw him today.

**RufflyRustic** · 30th March 2008, 06:44 AM

A very good job! Glad to see he's been paying attention to what you do

cheers
Wendy

**les88** · 30th March 2008, 06:58 AM

That's a good job..... and I like the handle but I think it would better on a larger project.
les

**LGS** · 30th March 2008, 08:40 AM

Excellent work!!

**artme** · 30th March 2008, 08:53 AM

THAt is awonderful effort under normal circumstances, but given the time constraints he has really excelled!

**wheelinround** · 30th March 2008, 09:05 AM

WOW John

I see he broke out the router but not the Gifkins

Nice work for the grandson supervised by John.

A Jewellery Box for her birthday

so did he put a ring in it and pop the question maybe thats why she had such a big smile on her face.

**munruben** · 30th March 2008, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by les88

That's a good job..... and I like the handle but I think it would better on a larger project.
les

Yeah, like a wardrobe. I will pass on the comments from this forum, he will be delighted that his box has been met with such success. Thanks guys and gals.

**wheelinround** · 30th March 2008, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by munruben

Yeah, like a wardrobe. I will pass on the comments from this forum, he will be delighted that his box has been met with such success. Thanks guys and gals.

John thats why you need a lathe could whip up a little knob

**munruben** · 30th March 2008, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

John thats why you need a lathe could whip up a little knob

I wont comment on that Ray on the grounds that it may incriminate me.

**ciscokid** · 30th March 2008, 09:41 PM

I think that is a great box for a first project! The boy obviously has your skills.

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