The General's Guidon/Shadow Box 1
The General's Guidon/Shadow Box 2
The General's Guidon/Shadow Box 3
The General's Guidon/Shadow Box 4

The General's Guidon/Shadow Box

$1,000
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The General's Guidon was one of the most intricate pieces I've built in recent memory. I was asked by some friends to build a going-away gift for our outgoing commander, tossed around some ideas, and settled on a multi-section shadow box that contained a carved model of the Wing's guidon (flag), along with four bits of memorabilia from our various organizations (decoy, bomb fragments, blown up airplane). Every section was built from black walnut and used variably spaced dovetails on each corner for strength, since the unit would need to be shipped across the country. The four smaller boxes increase in size and are all different depths to accommodate their contents, requiring individual settings on the dovetailing jig. Once each box was constructed, I added mitered face frames to the front using highly figured walnut strips. The flag was scrollsawn from cherry, then shaped and dyed to match the actual article. Also on the inside are coins from the Wing's Commander and Chief Master Sergeant, both of which are mounted on wooden discs that were turned on a lathe and individually sized to fit. Small stands were added to let it be set on a mantle and the back of each box is lined with blue suede fabric. Once construction was complete, it was finished with medium walnut stain and oil polyurethane.

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Matthew White

Matthew White

Delta Black Custom Woodworking

Fort Walton Beach, FL
Member since: 2013
5.0
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Good Morning. My name is Matthew White and I've been a woodworker since 1998. I'm mostly self-taught and I've been adding to my skills ever since.
By day I'm in the Air Force and I found woodworking to be an excellent creative release. It's also given me the opportunity to give back to those who have served.
I've burned murals for conference centers, built shadow boxes for retired Chiefs, and had my work grace offices in Washington D.C. I've had my work presented to Colonels and Airmen completing basic training.
It has been an awesome experience to share and I'm always open to a new project or challenge.

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    Eric Herman

    For Whiskey Bottle Presentation Box
    5.0

    Matthew did an amazing job on my project. He was very timely with his responses. We had a little back and forth to make sure I was happy with how he was planning to make my project. I'm thrilled with the end product. I would work with Matthew again if another project comes up.

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    Marshall Burks

    For Marshall's Dungeons & Dragons Dice Box
    4.7

    This will be my first and possibly only review as I only got on Custom Made for two items, both of which are completed. I am happy with this box and I never thought it would be possible until now.

    I thank the creator as he was professional and orderly, this was completed in a timely manner as it was well within the time limit. They delivery was however strange but not to the owner, I just don’t recommend UPS at times but that’s because I live in the boonies.

    I recommend this creator and hope more projects in his way. As for me, thank you and goodbye, you have been a great help.

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    Amy Sides

    For Retirement Shadow Box For Air Force Eod Technician (All Occupational Badges Available)
    5.0

    Friendly, knowledgeable, timely communication, and most importantly beautiful work. the piece arrived exactly as expected, Matt is a true professional. Highly recommend!

  • Tenny SharpTS

    Tenny Sharp

    For console table
    5.0

    Matt is terrific! He delivered exactly what I wanted.
    Everyone was impressed at my retirement ceremony with the shadow box table.

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    Angela Olguin

    For Retirement Shadow Box For Air Force Eod Technician (All Occupational Badges Available)
    5.0

    Matthew was very quick to communicate and was very thorough in his description of the item. It came exactly as described in a very timely manner. It is beautifully made and very sturdy. I'd definitely recommend and work with him again.

    Thank you very much, Matthew

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