Box for an old tool

Made on a Glowforge
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And no, I’m not talking about my coffin!

A dear friend gave me his old Stanley 45 plane that he’d kept in good shape for half a century. Sadly, he’s passed away a few years ago. All the bits & pieces were there, but no box in which to store it. With the help of the Glowforge though, it’s now at least in a fun and decent container to protect it for year to come. It’s nothing too fancy, as I use the plane and built it with scraps wood laying around. Still working on a couple more partitions inside to keep things in place.

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Wow, that looks amazing. You did an excellent job! It probably looks better than anything that would have been original for the tool!!

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The patent drawing on the underside of the lid is neat :slightly_smiling_face:

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Ooh, my better half would love this! He’s got a bunch of old tools inherited from his dad when he passed. He’s been refurbishing them.

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The box is absolutely wonderful! A perfect case for a reliable tool.

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wow that is a terrific way to preserve the tool, and keep your friend in mind.

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Very nice. You did that tool justice. Great idea on the sliding top and beautiful artwork.

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Fantastic! A friend of mine collects old planes. (And other tools.)

He says he only does carpentry work to pay for more tools. :smiley:

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You friend would have really appreciated this!

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I have to say this is one of best posts ever! Really nicely done!

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Absolutely awesome work. Your friend gave the plane to the right person.

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Truly lovely.

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Wonderful work! Keep the memories alive!

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Really well done! The sliding top with design underneath, the handles, the interior organization - just super.

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Yeah this is beautiful and that patent image looks great! Well done!

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I am sure your departed friend is looking at this and smiling. You did a wonderful thing making a well build box for this old tool. Great job!

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This is sooo good. Frankly, it’s a wonderful way to honor the gift of a great friend and keep that 45 plane in great shape.

I think my Dad may have had one of those 45’s somewhere. I may need to go sleuthing in the old shop.

~ Jason