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  1. 05-09-2010, 4:29 PM #1
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    It's done!

    Well, I finally finished the armoire. This was supposed to be done a LONG time ago. I had to finish before I go to Afghanistan in a couple weeks, so that was a good impetus to get back to it. Here is the link to the early build thread. I got too busy to continue, so here a re a couple finished pics.

    Feel free to comment, and thanks for looking.

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    Nice!! I really like the upper doors.
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    Eric, it turned out beautifully!

    Stay safe over there!!!
    Please help support the Creek.


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    Very, very nice work. It must have been a lot of work.
    What did you use for a finish?

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    Beautiful Job. Stay well, watch your 6 and wear your protective gear. And Thank You for serving our country and us old vets who are too old to hump it any more. God Bless and keep all our service people everywhere.
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    Amen, Jr.! Come back safe so you can make an equally beautiful, matching lowboy...
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    That's an instant (well, for however long it took to make!) heirloom, Eric! I made a similar armoire for my youngest daughter a few years back, and she treasures it.
    I was wondering what's behind the doors? The armoire I made had three more full-width drawers and an open shelf at the top. The armoire was for clothes. What is the purpose of the one you made?
    Great job!
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    Great work. I like the way the grain seems to flow both vertically and horizontally.

    God bless and stay safe.

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    That'll be a beautiful heirloom for your future grandchildren to brag about.
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    Eric -

    That is excellent my man -- beautiful work! The WOOD is really beautiful.

    Our Prayers are with you (and all of our Service Men & Women) - thank you is not enough.......but we remember and pray for you often!!

    See you back at the CREEK SOON!
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    Splendid work! The grain matching across the drawer fronts looks very sharp, and those are some awful neat rows of dovetails showing their "pearly whites" (or is it poplar? ).

    I'll also echo what others have said: stay safe, watch out for your comrades, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. You're helping to give a thin sliver of hope to a people who have seen nothing but bloodshed and misery most of their lives. In that you represent the very best of our American ideals. Godspeed!
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    Wow, outstanding work. I was especially impressed looking around your work area. Thanks for sharing Godspeed in Afghanistan ole man.



    Quote Originally Posted by Eric Hartunian View Post
    Well, I finally finished the armoire. This was supposed to be done a LONG time ago. I had to finish before I go to Afghanistan in a couple weeks, so that was a good impetus to get back to it. Here is the link to the early build thread. I got too busy to continue, so here a re a couple finished pics.

    Feel free to comment, and thanks for looking.

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    I wish you fair winds and following seas. Thank you for your service.
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    Nicely done Eric. I particularly like the coloring and the classic styling.

    As the others have said, watch yourself and be safe for your deployment. Like Junior said us old farts have been there and still bear the scars.
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    Beautiful work

    And a safe return.
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