WTC artifact display pedestal

[CraigRegs]

I was recently asked to build a display pedestal for the Pleasant Hill (IA) Fire Department to display a remnant of the World Trade Center. Here's the result:

If such things interest you, I've described its construction here.

 

[Bounce]

What's that? A pelvis? :dribble:

 

[TriggerT]

Wow Bounce...just WOW.

Cool display. Did you design it as well as build it?

 

[CraigRegs]

Wow Bounce...just WOW.

Cool display. Did you design it as well as build it?

Yes, my design as well.

 

[TriggerT]

Nice. I like the "Twin Towers" look to it.

 

[HotRodZilla]

That's pretty cool. Nice work.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Very nice Craig! Heading over to the Blog you posted ta check out the details.

 

[Bustanut joker]

Altoona Craig? I have a story about that place.

 

[CraigRegs]

Altoona Craig? I have a story about that place.

I'm betting that's not the ONLY place you've got a story about...

 

[Thug]

Nice man very nice indeed! Bounce you're a mad *******!!!

 

[mferriter]

What's that? A pelvis? :dribble:

Dude, that's just wrong. I'm all about joking around, but that's wrong.

Next time go with your second thought.

 

[TheAxeman]

Absolutely beautifully crafted work of art. You should be very proud. Please disregard the thoughtless, crass comments by some....

 

[James Burleigh]

What's that? A pelvis? :dribble:

Dude, that's just wrong. I'm all about joking around, but that's wrong.

Next time go with your second thought.

Beautiful piece of wood craftsmanship. It does strike me though as a curious artifact to put on display.

 

[Bounce]

What's that? A pelvis? :dribble:

Dude, that's just wrong. I'm all about joking around, but that's wrong.

Next time go with your second thought.

then you'd really be upset. Since the thing wasn't described, I simply asked if it was what it appeared to be.

 

[mferriter]

What's that? A pelvis? :dribble:

Dude, that's just wrong. I'm all about joking around, but that's wrong.

Next time go with your second thought.

then you'd really be upset. Since the thing was described, I simply asked if it was what it appeared to be.

It's obviously a piece of twisted metal. Anyone who took high school biology should know that it's not a human pelvis. Just a weak tasteless attempt at humor.

Very nice piece of woodwork, I'm sure to be proudly displayed for decades to come.

 

[CraigRegs]

What's that? A pelvis? :dribble:

Dude, that's just wrong. I'm all about joking around, but that's wrong.

Next time go with your second thought.

Beautiful piece of wood craftsmanship. It does strike me though as a curious artifact to put on display.

Thanks, James and everyone else, for the kind words. The Port Authority has provided artifacts to over 1200 first responder departments around the country. Click here and read any of the many other news stories and see photos of other artifacts now in other parts of the country.

 

[HotRodZilla]

So, what is the artifact, or what are they usually? This one looks to be molten metal. Are they all like this, or something more recognizable? Were they 'made' from material from the buildings, or presented in an 'as found' condition?

Either way the pedestal is cool, and I think you did a very good job giving the artifact an honorable place to rest.

 

[dcarver]

You have mad woodworking skilz my friend. Very, very nice. And Thanks!

 

[wheatonFJR]

... and I think you did a very good job giving the artifact an honorable place to rest.

I think so too.

It's a lot to think about...how to show honor and respect to something that represents the death of thousands.

You have done well. Good job man.