western australia

It's finished

@JudyEv (381760)

Rockingham, Australia

April 23, 2020 6:21pm CST

The photo shows the coin case that has been occupying our time lately. Vince, my husband, has made it out of pine boards from a pallet. The raised piece on the left enables the lid to be slid open easily. Inside are six little indentations that hold the coins. He might get this one advertised today. If there is any interest, he may make another and perhaps then do one in jarrah which is a rich, red wood. It’s good to see this idea actually come to something. We put of making it for ages as we couldn’t find any hinges or fastenings small enough for what we wanted. The sliding lid solved the problem.

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

24 Apr 20

That would be a wonderful gift for someone who collects coins. Even if you fill it with some of the newly released coins for a particular year, it would be a nice graduation or gift for a baby's birth. A keepsake kind of thing.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 20

Thanks. It's going to hold six special collectible coins but we might do some more boxes bigger or smaller in the future.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

27 Apr 20

It looks really good! I love it. Makes me wish I was a coin collector.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

29 Apr 20

@JudyEv Are you making it to sell?

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Apr 20

I'm glad you like it. We were pleased with it at the finish.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Apr 20

@simone10 Yes, it's been sold now. There wasn't much interest in it but we got $50 for it. The coins themselves are worth $5 or $6 each for starters.

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@cherriefic (10399)

• Philippines

24 Apr 20

This is nice. Now you can have a coin collection.

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@cherriefic (10399)

• Philippines

25 Apr 20

@JudyEv That's good. At least it will serve it's purpose.

@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Yes, we have special coins to go in it and then we hope to sell it.

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@moffittjc (128824)

• Gainesville, Florida

24 Apr 20

That turned out really well, and it is very beautiful! I'm sure someone would have an interest in that, especially being handmade. Vince did a wonderful job on this project (and you too!).

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@moffittjc (128824)

• Gainesville, Florida

24 Apr 20

@JudyEv Can't wait to see what the jarrah one looks like. I love the deeper, darker stain colors.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

@moffittjc We might need a week's recuperation after this one!

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 20

Thanks very much.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Apr 20

It looks awesome! I'm sure you'll sell it.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Apr 20

@JudyEv Yes, it will.

@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

It will be a nice way to keep special coins.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

24 Apr 20

What a beautiful work of art, I love it! Woodworking is such a wonderful skill, to have

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Thanks. We're pretty pleased with it now.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

@kobesbuddy Oh wow!! That is REALLY good. And it tucks away nicely out of sight. I'm often the one that comes up with a solution to a problem but it's Vince who does all the work. Do you find you have good ideas - like the drawer?

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

25 Apr 20

@JudyEv Jay was stumped, how to include our computer keyboard. I suggested a drawer, that slides in and out. Here's the outcome:)

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@rebelann (117199)

• El Paso, Texas

24 Apr 20

That would make a wonderful gift for a high school graduate

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@rebelann (117199)

• El Paso, Texas

24 Apr 20

Yes it is @JudyEv You can use it to store all kinds of little things.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 20

It is a nice little box, isn't it?

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

25 Apr 20

Gorgeous Judy so lovely.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 20

Thanks very much.

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

24 Apr 20

oh it's lovely looking!

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Thanks. We're happy with it now.

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@Deepizzaguy (122070)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

24 Apr 20

Wonderful work on the corn case that is complete.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 20

Thank you. It looks quite good now.

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@Deepizzaguy (122070)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

25 Apr 20

@JudyEv I agree with you.

@Shiva49 (28366)

• Singapore

24 Apr 20

Looks good with a professional touch and finish - siva

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Thank you. We didn't want it to look amateurish although that's what we are.

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@LindaOHio (222287)

• United States

24 Apr 20

Beautiful job. Looks very professional.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Thanks. We think it looks nice.

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@FayeHazel (40230)

• United States

24 Apr 20

That is very nice

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Thanks. We're pleased with it now.

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@VoiceofTruth7 (1210)

• United States

24 Apr 20

Now is surely the time too let the creative juices and if you can also make some money from it that is a bonus and blessing.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

That's true. We won't feel as though we have wasted these few months.

@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

24 Apr 20

It looks lovely. Now he can start on that picnic shelter! Good thing you have a woodshop.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Haha. Maybe we'll do another one or two of these first!

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@jobelbojel (36791)

• Philippines

24 Apr 20

That is nice. Neatly done. Would be a great gift

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Thanks. Maybe we'll make our sons one each.

@xFiacre (14782)

• Ireland

24 Apr 20

@judyev A nifty bit of workmanship.

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 20

Thanks. It's been a bit tricky but it's done now.

@DianneN (254949)

• United States

24 Apr 20

It’s truly a work of art and came out beautifully!

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 20

Thanks. I'm looking forward to doing one in jarrah.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

24 Apr 20

that is so beautiful, i love the finish you choose also!

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 20

It's had about three coats of varnish.

@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

24 Apr 20

This look so elegant and cool at the same time

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@JudyEv (381760)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 20

We're pretty pleased with it now.

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