Build Your Own Custom Military Shadowbox

In this video we build an Army shadowbox with a gladius. A fun build where I try to break down the process so you can duplicate this box in your own garage.
Tools Used in this video:
DeWalt Cordless Drill amzn.to/2xgCmK7
DeWalt Table Saw DW745 amzn.to/2BQnXRr
DeWalt Miter Saw amzn.to/2EBBak6
DeWalt Cordless Jigsaw amzn.to/2GHQyMb
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DeWalt Miter Saw Stand amzn.to/2BRUztS
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DeWalt Orbital Sander amzn.to/2Ezwfjx
RIKON 10 inch Bandsaw amzn.to/3Z2R4wm
RIKON 14 inch Bandsaw amzn.to/3i456xo
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[@melsibley5191]

I’ve been looking to do something for my son and his medals , dagger etc , it’s been almost a year since he was killed in action in Ukraine , your work has inspired me to have a go at something similar . Probably won’t be as complex . Here in the uk we call these “display cases” .

[@brandonmerica102]

Just came across this video..I must say that box looks awesome..I want to build something similar to put a few things from when my grandad was in the 101st airborne at the tail end of the Korean War..great vid buddy

[@Markisuncfan]

That is friggin amazing. As a retired Vet and a hobbyist woodworker, you have no idea how much I appreciate your video.

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Mark for the comment. And thanks for your service!

[@michaelcantu1766]

Love the detail in your work will copy your technique some day, I have several thing before I get to this Shadow Box for my Dads medals and flag

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Mike, don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you don't forget where Im at when youneed my vids for reference. 🙂

[@williamhildreth9905]

Another beautiful shadow box Can’t wait to see what’s next

[@yvoskanov]

Great job. What bandsaw do you have?

[@JONSDIY]

Yan, They are both Rikon, the 10 inch desktop (10-305) and the 14 inch (10-324) RIKON 10 inch amzn.to/3Z2R4wm RIKON 14 inch amzn.to/3i456xo

[@yvoskanov]

@@JONSDIY thank you.

[@wingzero6777]

Hi great work! Question how did you attatch the coins to the backing? Ty.

[@JONSDIY]

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[@wingzero6777]

@@JONSDIY Thank You.

[@GyWO10]

Wow, another great build Jon! Thanks for sharing that you don’t have a huge dedicated workshop to achieve your results. It’s good to know my neighbor is making these cool items! 👏🏽👊🏽

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Dawayne!

[@Paul_Lane]

I like how you mentioned at the beginning it’s done in your garage, not a workshop. I’ve built many projects the same way. Nice looking shadow box. I like how you did the faceplate curve. My first cured shadow box, I screwed the look up by not having the wood grain in the same direction as the sides. I learned, but ran into the guy I made it for last year and 21 years later it’s still on his wall. That was a good feeling…

[@JONSDIY]

Paul, thanks for the comment. I know that feeling that you are talking about. I love running into people that I have built for and although I feel I could do so much better now, they are still thrilled with the end product.

[@underwoodchip]

Awesome work

[@luigimariani1650]

Well done Jon's, truly a wonderful job. Happy New Year.

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Luigi, and Happy New Year to you too!

[@r.m.2301]

WOW, amazing job.... Great video like all the detail.

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks R.M.

[@dParakeet]

Nice video man. Thank you

[@arizonaheatwave4080]

Another great video!! I find it’s very important to include as much detail as possible. I particularly like when you show the process of mounting the items in the box, unfortunately you didn’t show that this time.

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks for the feedback. I though the video was long enough so I did not include it. I could make it a stand alone video and link it at the end and in the description.

[@arizonaheatwave4080]

@@JONSDIY that would be cool but I think most of your subscribers would love to see the whole process of attaching all the pieces to the board and how you do it. I will watch longer videos as long as they’re to the point and have details about everything. Your videos don’t have useless blabbing to extend content and that’s what everyone likes!! Keep up the great videos, Jon!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@melsibley5191]

Excellent work Jon ❤

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Mel !

[@larryjenkins5273]

Can you make me a shadow box

[@JONSDIY]

LOL. I'm sure I can.

[@larryjenkins5273]

@@JONSDIY how can I private message you or get in contact with you about making a shadow box

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