I wish I would take the time to learn to do just what you explained. I am not very good with computers. Just the red, narrow outline helps a lot. I have had others here do it for me and I have actually done it myself a time or two accidently. LOL
This was my first band saw box. I made it for my Mom. I asked her what she wanted for Christmas one year,, she said "not a thing". So in the drawer of the box I wrote on a little card, "Not A Thing". She's been gone now for 3 years.... The Good ol' days.
I have an untouched 2x4x8 that I paid $9 something for a few months ago,, I can't wait until I can take it back and buy 2 for the same price. Now where did I put that receipt?!
I totally agree with you. I have made several items for people that have passed over the last few years, actually too many. But they are a nice custom piece. My boss, who I made this for actually sent me flowers a couple of months ago when a brother-in-law passed away.
Thanks! He loved it. He has been our plant manager for a little over a year now and I have yet to get a handshake from him due to Covid,, today he gave me a hug! LOL
My boss's sister passed away last year. A few months ago I made him an over-sized heart key chain with her name on it. A few weeks ago his mother came down and saw it and loved it. He asked me if I could make something for her with her daughter's name on it.
Wayne made me a pattern of something he uses for people who have passed away. I finally finished it last night. Wayne, thank you very much for the pattern!
I used a FD UR1 which I had to practice with to get the hang of a regular blade again after using spirals for so long! 1/4" BB ply with 1/8" ply as the backer stained with something I found in the shop. Rattle can spray for the finish.