Comments on: An Awfully Tough Build

By: BoredCutter

BoredCutter — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:44:45 +0000

I’ve a feeling these little ones are in a MUCH better place than this planet; call me stupid, but I believe they’d wish us to just remember their antics and joy, since they accept their own passing probably more easily than any of us ever could.

Our hearts are with you.

Nice looking box! We’d say go ahead and add the handle, and a strong latch possibly(?).

By: Bowyerboy

Bowyerboy — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:18:24 +0000

My condolences. Keep the handle. Add a lock.

By: John Cashman

John Cashman — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:45:52 +0000

I’m very sorry to hear about Cleo. Thanks you for sharing this with us.

By: schnp

schnp — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:35:17 +0000

Megan, I am so sorry for your loss, but thank you for sharing your story. I still need to build such a box for my two Siamese cats, Jack and Pippen. I am thinking of making the top into a frame to hold my favorite picture of the two of them together. I have a special piece of figured walnut I want to use for the box.

Peggy

By: Eric R

Eric R — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:34:51 +0000

She might not have been able to say it, but I bet Cleo was awfully happy to live with you too !
Beautiful box.

By: MikeDoughty

MikeDoughty — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:52:14 +0000

Megan,
Having built four of these boxes, none the same but as you say, all tough builds. Please accept my condolences on your loss and as to the handle, your heart will guide you. So nice to know there are so many wonderful care givers out there enjoying this special craft.

By: RonSellsAlabama

RonSellsAlabama — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:31:42 +0000

Megan, Only a Pet “Lover” understands, what losing a dear Pet-friend means! I’m not a Cat lover, but took on a cat in the very early 80′s because no one wanted him (he was the Runt and had an ATTITUDE!) Named him “Chuck” thought it was appropriate. Chuck lived for 25 years, and he was do dear to me . . . I shed tears when it was time to put him to rest. The pictures taken of Chuck over the years, I still go back and review each and smile while remembering the moments we shared. The little box does not need a handle, in my opinion, but I would router your pet’s name on the face of the little box . . . even though you have to do it by hand. When the day comes for, “BabyGirl,” she’s our Toy poodle to rest, I will have her name, birthday and passing date routed on her coffin . . . you can see her in my GMC window on: http://www.RonSellsAlabama.Com. She loves going on jobs and just riding around with us. I will say to you, “Remember the Memories” and be grateful for all the moments and fun your Loving Pet gave you!

Ron Hidalgo
Pike Road, Al.

By: Fred West

Fred West — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:58:01 +0000

Megan, I am so sorry for your loss. I know just how hard it was to build that box as I have done the same several years ago. I also know that the pain is really rough but I think what you are doing is hugely therapeutic and I think the people here have given you some great ideas. My thought would be that if you have a special toy or two that will also fit in the box, I would include them as well. Fred

By: miathet

miathet — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:20:30 +0000

I’m sorry about you loss our oldest cat just cleared 15 and it is hard to think about losing her.

Maybe a embedded picture covered by bar to finish in the middle of the top?

By: ChrisG

ChrisG — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:46:39 +0000

Thanks for sharing Megan. I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful feline friend. I grew up with cats and currently have 2 feline shop “helpers”. James Krenov was also a cat lover by the way. Animals make such wonderful companions.

Anyway, beautiful job on the box; it’s a lovely use of the craft. And oh yeah, I’d leave the handle off. You could leave the top as is or perhaps had an alternative decorative touch.