Just made a Pretty Sweet PSA Storage Box

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  • MikeyP
    MikeyP Posts: 996 ✭✭✭
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    Great work, Mike. Very nice.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • MikeyP
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    That is as a great idea, Mike. What kind of wood is it?

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • lilmule
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    Looks like a blue pine. Of course you can't see it when its on the barn but once you mill it, it came out really nice and shows the potential.

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  • MikeyP
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    I finally added some stickers to my set, Mike. Thank you for convincing me to include a sixth row in the box. Good call.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • halosfan
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    You have some talent! Great work

    Looking for a Glen Rice Inkredible and Alex Rodriguez cards
  • lilmule
    lilmule Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭✭
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    Ohhhh that is sooooo cool. Love seeing the collections in my boxes. Thank you for sharing

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  • Hawknestmonsters
    Hawknestmonsters Posts: 34 ✭
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    Mike:

    I sent you an email. Phenomenal work you create. What part of Nor. Cal. do you reside in? I live in South Lake Tahoe.

  • lilmule
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    Hello Hawk,

    I just replied to your email. I am from the very tip of Northern California, I don't think you can get any closer to Oregon then where I am right now lol And thank you very much for the Compliment of my work.

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  • Hawknestmonsters
    Hawknestmonsters Posts: 34 ✭
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    Just received some boxes from Mike:
    “Exquisite workmanship” is all that needs to be said. I’ll attempt to post some pictures. I bought a few that were finished products. Two days from Happy Camp to Tahoe. Thanks Mike!

  • Hawknestmonsters
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  • lilmule
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    Hawknestmonsters,
    You should be my photographer lol. It's great seeing the boxes again. The funny thing is my family gets heartbroken when they see the boxes being made and leaving they want to keep everything lol Enjoy and looking forward to seeing the collection inside them.

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  • lilmule
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    Have been busy in the shop, but some very beautiful wood boxes are being made. These ones are actually for graded magic cards. The Koa box is awesome.





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  • MikeyP
    MikeyP Posts: 996 ✭✭✭
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    Very nice.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • brad31
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    Nice boxes and cards. That Gibson looks sharp!

  • lilmule
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    @brad31 said:
    Nice boxes and cards. That Gibson looks sharp!

    It is a really nice one. Been waiting forever for a nice one to pop up when I had the funds to get it and all the stars aligned up, had to get it.

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  • brad31
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    Congrats, it is really strong as is that Mantle. Glad to know if I ever spring for one of your boxes the funds will go toward an awesome collection!!!

  • lilmule
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    @brad31 said:
    Congrats, it is really strong as is that Mantle. Glad to know if I ever spring for one of your boxes the funds will go toward an awesome collection!!!

    Lol the funny thing is the boxes don't even go to the collection. They help allow me to maintain the hobby for woodworking and getting equipment for it. My next big purchase out of the saved funds will be a CNC Machine which hopefully next month I will have saved enough to purchase.
    The cards have to be completely separate from that hobby, out of personal funds. I defiantly can't keep both hobbies going haha. Its almost like mixing work with pleasure haha.

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  • Hawknestmonsters
    Hawknestmonsters Posts: 34 ✭
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    Mike:

    Great work, as always,

    ..... I have a couple of Mike’s boxes. The craftsmanship is exquisite with measurements that are precise. They are a fitting match for anybody’s valuable cards.

  • lilmule
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    The two Monkey Pod boxes are almost complete, just needing the finish on them. I’m about out of this wood, I should of got a lot more when I was in Hawaii darn it.




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  • brad31
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    These are my favorites so far. I love the look of them.

  • lilmule
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    I really like that wood as well, one of my favorites but of course with such a nice wood there is a flaw. Once you cut it, it’s very easy to chip so have to go a lot slower then normal woods, also when cutting the sawdust smells like Manure, awful smell but only when cutting not the finish product haha.

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  • MikeyP
    MikeyP Posts: 996 ✭✭✭
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    Amazing work, Mike.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • lilmule
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    Well for the longest time, I’ve been wanting to get one of these. It’s a 2D-3D CNC machine. I soooo wanted to get a card and been saving for a long time but figured this was a little more important. It will take me a couple of months I’m sure to learn the machine, but looking forward to what it really can do.

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  • dad2cl3
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    @lilmule said:
    Well for the longest time, I’ve been wanting to get one of these. It’s a 2D-3D CNC machine. I soooo wanted to get a card and been saving for a long time but figured this was a little more important. It will take me a couple of months I’m sure to learn the machine, but looking forward to what it really can do.

    Congratulations! I’m super jealous! Been drooling over videos of these types of machines in action. Impressive to say the least! Enjoy and please share things you’ve made!

    Jason

    Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom

  • MikeyP
    MikeyP Posts: 996 ✭✭✭
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    Very cool. Congratulations, Mike!

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • MikeyP
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    I love the second box with the maroon felt. Is that the black walnut wood? Also, is the first box a 200 count? It looks like the perfect size. Very nice work, Mike. As always.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • erba
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    Great stuff as always . Wish I could make those!

  • lilmule
    lilmule Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭✭
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    The second box has the Black Wenge for the risers and Koa for the box. I really like the first one with the Golden Mahogany it look really good as well, well heck I just like everything lol. Yes that top one will hold little over 200 in that one.

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  • MikeyP
    MikeyP Posts: 996 ✭✭✭
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    Beautiful.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • brad31
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    I like all your work but really liking the style of the lids on those new ones more than the hinged lid. Great job!!!

  • lilmule
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    Well here’s a few that just getting their coat of finishes for on them.

    Bubinga Wood


    Black Walnut


    Sapele


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  • MikeyP
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    I love the Bubinga wood! :)

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • MikeyP
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    Here is the Bubinga wood box with some cards displayed in it. The first three rows are designed for PSA holders, and the fourth row is designed for SGC holders. The fourth row will also fit Beckett holders and Card Saver 1s, making it the perfect row for miscellaneous cards. Thank you, Mike!

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • lilmule
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    Ahh man that is truly great to see. I love seeing the collection in the boxes, makes it worth while and is the overall completion of the project.

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  • MikeyP
    MikeyP Posts: 996 ✭✭✭
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    Anytime. I love the way the SGC holders and the Card Saver 1s fit in the fourth row. Thanks again, Mike. I may be in touch one more time for something small that will fit 100 toploaders. I look forward to sharing that little project with you one day. It is very unique. Take care.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."
  • lilmule
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    It truly saddens me to say that I will not be posting anymore boxes or woodwork for a long time. Unfortunately there was a Forrest fire that came rushing down the mountain and with a very little warning my family and I were evacuated only having 30 minutes to grab everything we can and leave. We are safe which is the good thing, but our home, ranch, wood shop, business has been burnt to the ground. I did save some of my collection and what I could. If you want to know where I lived it was Happy Camp CA if you look at the fire it was called the slatter butte fire.

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  • clarke442
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    @lilmule said:
    It truly saddens me to say that I will not be posting anymore boxes or woodwork for a long time. Unfortunately there was a Forrest fire that came rushing down the mountain and with a very little warning my family and I were evacuated only having 30 minutes to grab everything we can and leave. We are safe which is the good thing, but our home, ranch, wood shop, business has been burnt to the ground. I did save some of my collection and what I could. If you want to know where I lived it was Happy Camp CA if you look at the fire it was called the slatter butte fire.

    Sorry to this, glad everyone is safe
    For old times sake
    Aloha my friend

  • brad31
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    I am so sorry to hear about your devastating loss. That is truly horrible news. First, I am glad that everyone is safe. That is paramount. I am glad some of your collection was saved. From the little you have shared it would have been extremely sad for those cards to be lost forever.

    I know that this has to be so difficult for you and your family to go through. I hope this event brings you closer together and at least some small good comes out if this tragedy. Will miss seeing your creations and I hope that you all land on your feet and are able to make a new home soon. Good luck and all the best. Hope you post again when life returns to normal. All the best your way.

  • JoeBanzai
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    @lilmule said:
    It truly saddens me to say that I will not be posting anymore boxes or woodwork for a long time. Unfortunately there was a Forrest fire that came rushing down the mountain and with a very little warning my family and I were evacuated only having 30 minutes to grab everything we can and leave. We are safe which is the good thing, but our home, ranch, wood shop, business has been burnt to the ground. I did save some of my collection and what I could. If you want to know where I lived it was Happy Camp CA if you look at the fire it was called the slatter butte fire.

    Glad you are OK. Sorry to hear about the fire.

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  • krisd3279
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    @lilmule said:
    It truly saddens me to say that I will not be posting anymore boxes or woodwork for a long time. Unfortunately there was a Forrest fire that came rushing down the mountain and with a very little warning my family and I were evacuated only having 30 minutes to grab everything we can and leave. We are safe which is the good thing, but our home, ranch, wood shop, business has been burnt to the ground. I did save some of my collection and what I could. If you want to know where I lived it was Happy Camp CA if you look at the fire it was called the slatter butte fire.

    Sorry to hear about that. I'm glad everyone got out OK. I am in the Central Valley and one of the high schools here has been setup to take in all the animals from the Creek Fire just NE of us. California has had a lot of wildfires over the last few years, but this year tops them all.

    Kris

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  • ahopkins
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    Oh my God, Mike. I am so sad to hear this. I have no words. I'm happy to hear you and your family are safe. Take care, friend.

    Andy

  • erba
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    Awful to hear. Glad to hear you and your family are safe.

  • dad2cl3
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    @lilmule said:
    It truly saddens me to say that I will not be posting anymore boxes or woodwork for a long time. Unfortunately there was a Forrest fire that came rushing down the mountain and with a very little warning my family and I were evacuated only having 30 minutes to grab everything we can and leave. We are safe which is the good thing, but our home, ranch, wood shop, business has been burnt to the ground. I did save some of my collection and what I could. If you want to know where I lived it was Happy Camp CA if you look at the fire it was called the slatter butte fire.

    This fills me with sadness but I'm happy to hear you and your family are safe. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.

    Jason

    Personal Collection | Willie Woodburn | Legion of Doom

  • Panama Mutiny
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    sorry to hear about your loss.

    i COLLECT THESE
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  • Hawknestmonsters
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    Mike:

    My best wishes in the aftermath of this event. Hoping you and the family can and will rebound from the devastation.

  • MikeyP
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    I just read this. I can’t even believe it. I am so sorry, Mike. I hope that you all recover soon. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

    "Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood."

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