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To finish up using some Walnut, and to give my Aunt a Christmas Present… I found a picture of one 1/2” by 1/2” and came up with the design. First use of wood in a book matched top. 14” Bandsaw to resaw the walnut and then I used my planar to finish the size… Works great… Need to make a better resaw jig. 15” deep, 28” long,, and 19” high. Finish is TungOil with a wipe on poly. The bottom has some aromatic cedar,, smells nice when you open the box. I finished this 12/23/08, for a family gathering on 12/24/08,,,, I cut this one real close…. A few more hours and I get to see her reaction… We draw names for Christmas,,, and now everyone wants me to draw there name….. I am glad everyone thinks so highly of my stuff.
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Sheldon
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posted 337 days ago
Ok,,, I now have to build 4 more of these…. I should have made a jig for some of the work… oh well…
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LesB
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posted 337 days ago
The glass panels are a great idea. Did you use tempered “safety” glass? I know a couple of very accomplished quilt makers who would love such a chest to protect and display their works. I may have to borrow your idea some day.
Merry Xmas
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trifern
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posted 337 days ago
Gorgeous quilt box. I love the top. How can I submit my name for the Christmas drawing?
Thanks for sharing.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 337 days ago
Never saw a glass one before. That top is a real beaut!
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DAN
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posted 337 days ago
post a photo with quilts in it. I’d be very interested in seeing that. Glass box is a great idea. Is this your original thought or did you see one before like this ?
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3fingerpat
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posted 337 days ago
Below is a link to a site that shows one with a glass top made by David Sobel. Personally, I like the one here made by Sheldon better, it is a great choice of wood and character.
http://www.adriatools.com/tool_photos/project_gallery.html
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Sheldon
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posted 331 days ago
There was a picture in a catalog somewhere,,, it was cut out, and the question “can you make this?” was asked.
That is how I get into a lot of things.
So I set my eyes on a design and size that would work.
I used just standard window glass,,, I have a lot from when I had all my windows in the house replaced.
3fingerpat – From a design point I do not like the glass top… But thanks for the link
-- Technology is great - when it works......... the Lord is great always.