Music Box With Custom Song
This music box was a joy to build. I learned some new techniques and work through the tough ones. This was brought to my attention from a gentleman who wanted a surprise for his future bride to be and I was honored. The story behind the scene of the box build that he shared with me actually brought tears to my eye's as I was telling my wife. I could really tell that this man loved this woman, and I wanted to create a special music box to go with this remarkable story. The box was made from curly maple and maple splines. Once I constructed the box I added the bookmatched top. This is where the new technique came into play. I used a black and antique cherry dye to bring out the figure in the maple and did it!! This was beautiful it was sprayed in all with 12 coats of gloss and then buffed to a superb finish. Inside the box was a custom designed music module that played a favorite song of hers. The great thing about this module is that when you open the box the light hits a sensor and the music starts. Closing the box it stops but starts back at the beginning again when the lid is opened again. Great design on the company who made this. On top of the lid was a custom engraving supplied by the customer. This was done through my local laser engraver and he also did a wonderful job.
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50Splinters is a small one man shop dedicated to the customers needs. We take pride in our normal stock items as well as the special order items. Some of my items are in stores through out the US and my T-Bone board was showcased on WNBC New York.
Customizing in the small to medium sized projects is what we are all about here.
Let 50Splinters be your woodworking destination for your custom orders.
JWJessica Wang
For Wooden Cutting Boards3.8I'm okay with the final product. Creating the shape of Snoopy & Snoopy's doghouse out of the cutting board was the initial intent of this project, however, things didn't turn out as planned. The cuttings on the board are done well except for the fact that there are still outline marks and cuttings (used for the craftsman as guidelines) that are left on the board. This board was meant to be given on Valentine's Day however it arrived on Valentine's Day when this project started on 2/3/14. I suppose it was due to Winter Storm Pax that delayed the prompt arrival.
I would work with Brandon again. He did restart with another cutting board after realizing the initial cutting board was far too small to use as a cutting board with Snoopy & Doghouse. As promised, the package did come with care instructions which is very handy.
- CJ
Courtney Jeffus
For Custom Family Engraved Signs4.8Very happy with the final product! Brandon was great to work with. Wanted to make sure I got it in time for Christmas and I did. Easy communication to ensure I got what I wanted. Would definitely use again and recommend.
- GL
Grace Lenahan
For Boxes for Church Chalice and paten5.0It was a pleasure working with Brandon! The boxes were made exactly as I requested with an added touch as suggested by Brandon to the tops of the boxes. We are very happy with the boxes. If we ever need wooden products made in the future, I would definitely contact Brandon again. Thanks and peace,
Grace - JS
John Streeter
For Business Card Holder4.8This item was a gift for my wife, a woodcarver, so the quality of the item was important. She was extremely pleased with the design and its uniqueness.
- RS
Rick S
For Custom Family Engraved Signs4.8Brandon was so quick with his communication and delivery. The sign he made looked so professional and beautiful. I Definitely recommend using his services.
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