| Project by Don Newton | posted 364 days ago | 506 views | 1 time favorited | 11 comments |  |
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I don’t think I will ever be able to sell a project. Why? Because I have a daughter with a house! Dad….I NEED a blanket chest, and of course, she gets one. It is rather long but is made for the width of her bed. I used some left over 24” x 24” Pommele Sapele panels for the sides and solid Sapele for the base. I just love the grain of the Pommele. I used a clear finish and am expecting the veneer to darken naturally. The top is another story. You don’t have to look very close to see that I am no upholsterer. The lid is fitted with toy box supports to hold it up. The handles on the ends are also left overs. I finished the inside with left over house paint. Hey…maybe I should call it “The Left Over Chest”! Actually, the only thing I had to buy was the waterbased Polyurethane for the topcoat. Now, If I can get her to pick it up I can begin on her next project.
-- Don, Pittsburgh
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Tttony
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posted 364 days ago
Very nice, I like the grain pattern, if you are looking for something to put your feet up on this looks more comfortable then my tables.
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 364 days ago
Thats a nice chest!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
jm82435
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posted 364 days ago
That is a really pretty chest. The upholstered top is probably a lot more comfortable to sit on than a board for putting on your socks and shoes… So is that veneered plywood? Where did you get it?
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...
jim1953
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posted 364 days ago
nice job looks great
-- Jim, Kentucky
lazyfiremaninTN
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posted 364 days ago
Speaking from experince, you are your own worst critic. I think that I can speak for many here, that is one good looking chest. I think you did a great job.
-- Adrian ..... The 11th Commandment...."Thou Shalt Not Buy A Wobble Dado"
Don Newton
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jm824325
The material was sapele veneer on MDF. Believe it or not I had 8 pieces that were samples for a job. Those logs are so large you could panel a football stadium with the veneer from just one.
lazyfireman
Thank you for the kind words. I hope I always remain a critic of my work. Down with wobble dados!
-- Don, Pittsburgh
jockmike2
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posted 363 days ago
Beautiful chest, and I know what you mean about everything you make goes through the boss first. If she don’t want it then I can give it to whoever I want.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
Dominic Vanacora
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posted 361 days ago
This is going to my Favorite list. I love the wood and painting the inside is a great change. I don’t know about house paint but paint’s paint.
Using MDF will also keep it from moving. The toy hinges is a good idea you never know when a little one is do.
-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.
Dusty56
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posted 356 days ago
Simply stunning grain and a wonderful project overall : )
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getneds
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posted 195 days ago
The upholstery looks great. The grain pattern is outstanding. I am a chest builder and I can quote a friend on this. ” I love it when someone touches my chest, then gives me a compliment” He said that in a middle of a craft fair after a guy was checking out his work! The guy looked at him, then me,then him again, shrugged laughing and walked away…..true story.
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a1Jim
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posted 195 days ago
Nice chest nice wood
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon