Medallion Shadow Box (#3)
This shadow box is intended to hold two ~80mm medallions, such as from a marathon. It was built and given as a gift to some people who supported my father in law during his woodworking business for many years and still visit occasionally. I built this out of mahogany for the sides and a 1/4" plywood back covered with some black felt for the visible surface. The back is set into the sides with a 3/8" x 1/4" rabbet to hold the back with the extra felt thickness, and then the whole thing is glued together. I also added some splines to the corner miters for strength and looks. The back has a long slot at the top with a 3D-printed insert to allow the ribbon from the medallions to go through (the felt is cut as well) and be clipped on the back using four coffee clips that I attached. The wood is finished with a few coats of linseed oil mixed with mineral spirits, and then some paste wax, to bring out the natural beauty of the mahogany and protect it.
Front view with two example 80mm medals
Angle view from front with mitered corners
Detail view of redwood splines
Back view with slot for ribbons
Detail view of clips for the ribbons and wall hanging hook
