I built this toy chest from a plan I got online for my granddaughter. I built it out of quartersawn white oak with walnut heart inlays using the router/template guide method. The dovetails are hand-cut but I’m not showing closeups because there’s lots of filling around them. Some day I’m going to figure out to cut close fitting dovetails. More practice is needed for sure!

Started around Thanksgiving 2007 with intent to finish by Christmas but got side tracked. Finished Sep 2008 in time for her birthday. She had a blast playing with it.

I’m new to LJ but I’ve had a lot of projects over the years. I feel odd posting old projects here and if it’s not appropriate, let me know.

Thanks,

JohnG