h3nry Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I've finally finished my blanket-chest. It's all cherry, with redwood veneer highlights on the facade, and maple behind the arches. I had some old cedar planking that I used for the floor. Traditionally such chests were painted with floral designs, but I opted for marquetry inlay. I roughly modelled the design after the Pennsylvania Dutch style, but since this is my first real piece of cabinetry I incorporated a few bad design elements (don't mention the floor) - In all it was a massive learning experience, but the end result seems to have turned out ok. Thanks to all who post their wisdom on this forum for me to learn from, and of course to those putting how-to videos online (and not just the hand-tool guys) - I've said it before, and I'll say it again - without you all I'd still just be nailing 2x4s together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikefoolery Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Super awesome piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 That is an amazing piece! There is some serious talent on this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wow! I'd say it came out far better than "ok." That's a very impressive piece and a TON of work. Well done sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDi Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 That's gorgeous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 All I can say is Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wow that's wicked nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 WOW, I'm glad now that I don't know how to post pics cause mine would have been low on the totem pole compared to this one. Speaking of posting pics, somewhere in the past, several of you guys suggested ways that you do it and I can't find that thread. So as not to take away from H3nry's fine chest, can you just direct me to that conversation instead of discussing it here? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXTMike Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wow....very nice, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Dang, that is nice! Very well thought out and executed. An impressive piece of furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_in_SD Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Very nice. Love that inlay work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 That's super nice! Love the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Awesome job man! I dig the redwood cherry combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_glasson Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 That's a very impressive chest. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3nry Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks Guys, you're right it was a lot of hard work. There were times when a lot of bad language was used when things weren't working out just right - but a night's sleep and an improv fix in the morning covered up most of the problems so that it would take a woodworker looking carefully to see them. So far everyone has stopped at 'wow' ... Which is what I was thinking too when I first saw it at that magical moment when the first coat of finish went on and it started to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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