(Part 2) Military Shadow Box MSgt / Jon's DIY

[@sigguy1361]

Very very nice! I really like the coin case within the case - it really gives it some class! Your designs have inspired me for my flags I need to make cases for. I have four of them for me personally and two for customers that asked if I could build one. I think it's neat that you being a military guy, you know what everything is, and how it should be displayed as well. Take care, keep on keeping on!

[@williamknight9525]

I am looking to build a shadow box for a retiring Army 1SG. I am so glad I found your video... this has given me so much inspiration! I will be imitating this... with an Army flair! Thank you so much for this instructional video! This is EXACTLY what I needed!

[@JONSDIY]

Hey I have done an Army box Check it out here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3i5eGCDpLFqbKM

[@fubar7631002]

Wow! VERY nice!

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Will, where are you from in Florida?

[@Marinedog0311]

Looks AMAZING! Thank you for the video! My brother will be retiring in a few years from the Airforce and would love to do this for him!

[@DAPodCast1901]

Amazing work!! Very informative video that was easy for me to follow along with you. I still am not confident enough to try this project, but maybe something a little less complicated.

[@Jonnychapps]

Very well done, that is amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks for the positive comment Jonny!

[@Smilemaker4u]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Trazon!

[@Smilemaker4u]

@@JONSDIY i am a medical retired Air Force Vet and my brother is retired Air Force also.. 33yrs of amazing service. To have one of these made for him would be such an amazing gift. I would win the BEST SIBLING AWARD for sure. 🤣🤣🤣 Your workmanship is truly amazing. You truly have a gift.

[@clifton4512]

This is a beautiful piece. I like how you displayed the coins, it's a unique method. I have some myself and I too wanted to display them in my shadow box when I retire vs. having them separated but wasn't sure how I'd like to do it. Well if you ever go in the business of mail order I'd gladly send some business your way. Take care.

[@JONSDIY]

Thanks Clifton, appreciate the positive feedback. Jon

[@vidana789able]

Beautiful box and very well explained video my question to you is as far charging her how did you go about the price range?

[@JONSDIY]

I did not charge her. I made if for free so I could make the video. It's a DIY channel. :-)

[@vidana789able]

@@JONSDIY wow thats awsome speechless

[@DRONEMANMARC]

Hey brother I would like to make this for my shadow box. Do you have a rough supply list??? Heading out this weekend to get the supplies and start the work. Thank you for taking the time on this. I finally found your design and it is what I have wanted all along. Now I have to figure out how to incorporate both my branches of service into it.

[@JONSDIY]

Marc, I will have to watch the video again to get you a supply list. I truly make these up as I go along so nothing is written down. Not sure if you noticed, but this one is dual as well. The right side is Army and the Left is Air force.

[@jerrylancaster4386]

You do great work. I’ve been watching your shadow box videos hoping that one day I’ll be able to make a couple nice ones for me and the wife. How much are you charging?

[@JONSDIY]

I do not do these for a living. Just for friends, so I usually only charge the cost of the materials.

[@reaperrt1019]

Really nice work. I know you put what the customer wanted in the box… But This dude really wanted his CAC (ID Card) and restricted area badge in his box? He’s supposed to turn those in when he PCS/retires/separates because they are controlled items… Also he has a Security Forces Badge with overall rank (shown on the box made as an E-7? Security Forces are one the most deployed USAF AFSC’s… and coming from the Army??? As an E-7 He should have more decorations! Random patches sold in bulk from the BX? Somethings off here.

[@mariahfly5]

Looks amazing! What did you use to adhere everything? Glue? Velcro?

[@JONSDIY]

Straight pins. Nothing is glued

[@michaelpeterson9707]

I know you said you used classic oak for the stain on the oak wood but I was wondering what stain you used on the mahogany?

[@JONSDIY]

Hey Mike, I used Polyshade Minwax Pecan gloss with the poly urethane built in. amzn.to/2L0V4tA

[@JONSDIY]

Pretty sure you can buy a small can at Home Depot for like 5 bucks.

[@TheMarisol]

What did you use to hang the box on the wall? Do you do a basic keyhole or what?

[@JONSDIY]

Marisol, with this box I used simple double screw picture hangers with thin cable. amzn.to/2JN6tL3 Sorry for leaving that out. Thanks Jon

[@marcussigner5408]

@@JONSDIY where did you attach the hangers? Also, great tutorial I used this to build one for my old ops sup. I would put pictures up but couldn't figure out how. Thanks!!!

[@JONSDIY]

@@marcussigner5408 I put the hangers about 3 inches down from the back of the squared off box. Would love to see the pics. Post on Jon's DIY on Face book.

[@philipchapman2092]

Do you sell these? Would you be willing to make another?

[@JONSDIY]

Philip, just do it once for instructional purposes. But I bet Nick would knock one out for you.facebook.com/legenderryawards/

[@davidsteele2860]

Where did you get your glass?

[@JONSDIY]

David, I bought the glass at Home Depot. Its picture replacement glass.

[@davidsteele2860]

@@JONSDIY I’m building a SMSgt shadow box for an old troop of mine and I used your tutorials here to help along the way. I really appreciate it. For my glass, I decided to have a local glass company custom make a piece for me that’s 1/4” thick and tempered. I have to ship the box cross country and want it super durable. I had another quick question for you tho; why didn’t you polyurethane this shadow box and what is your opinion on doing it?

[@JONSDIY]

@@davidsteele2860 I use stain that has the polyurethane built in. If not I found that spray shellac works great and is easy.

[@JONSDIY]

Check out some of my other builds. You will see me use it.

[@SMS14411]

What is the size of this shadow box?

[@JONSDIY]

Guess you missed part one.

[@SMS14411]

@@JONSDIY I watched it, but missed that. Sorry. My son wants me to make this with my CNC machine. It will be fun

[@JONSDIY]

@@SMS14411 want to see pics when your done!