Military Tribute

[Keith Hodges]

Was requested to make a box shaped like Marine Gunnery Sergeant stripes, as a going away present to a supervisor of the local Marine unit stationed nearby. So, after tinkering with the idea, came up with the box in the photo. Simple, but fun to do. Everyone loves it. Hope the Marine Sergeant does as well. He was reassigned to another assignment before I could get it finished, so the men in his unit will send it to him. Its Cherry, 8 inches by 13 inches, by 3 inches. Not sure what he's going to put in it, anything he wants I guess.

[jimsr1959]

Looks great.

[tonydude]

Great work,sure he'll appreciate it.

Tony

[basecircle]

"Hoooorah" Keith great job.I like the design.I myself being a Marine veteran and I might have to make myself one (If ya don't mind) Basecircle

[Keith Hodges]

Thanks guys, appreciate the comments. Don't mind at all Basecircle, you know what they say, immitation is the greatest form of flattery.

[BillK]

Keith,

Very nice work! The bottom looks like a few stacked profile cut outs? Did you Aspire the top?

[Keith Hodges]

It was all v carve pro. The bottom was pocketed, and the other pieces profiled. The top was just pockets around the stripes, then profile cuts. I drilled a couple alignment holes for dowels, flipped the top, and v carved the underside design, then profile cuts. Really pretty simple, and fun project.

[basecircle]

Thanks Keith I will give it a shot.As long as ya don't make me drop and give you twenty push ups.(After one Sir I would have another heart attack) Thanks Basecircle

[Keith Hodges]

No, this is all for stress release, which is heart healthy stuff. So no push-ups here!

[shadetre]

I love that idea and as a Marine, '71-'80, I would love to attempt to make one for myself as well if you have no objection. I am VERY new to CNC work so I don't anticipate being able to accomplish this any time too soon. Semper Fi Basecircle.