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Here is a Myrtlewood toy chest I made for a granddaughter. Her sister got one just like it in Mahogany. I have made 5 so far and it looks like I will need two more before I’m done. I try to use a different wood for each chest but two of the boys have gotten good old durable oak chests designed more like army foot lockers, leather handles and all.
As a commented on another LJ contributor I am always concerned about the lid coming down on little fingers so I tend to overdo the lid supports. You can see this one has two when one was probably sufficient.
This chest was finished with 4 costs of water base varathane rubbed out with carnauba wax and steel wool. With Myrtlewood I have found that you have to do a good job of sealing it or the wood darkens quickly. Oil finish makes the darkening even worse.
-- Les B, Oregon
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DaddyT
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posted 303 days ago
Wow I really like this, great looking grain in that wood.
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Beginningwoodworker
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posted 303 days ago
Nice toy chest.
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Woodhacker
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posted 303 days ago
Beautiful job Les. I love the choice of wood. Nice craftsmanship…how about a few more pics.
Thanks for posting it.
-- Martin, Kansas
LesB
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posted 303 days ago
No more pictures available. I’m in Oregon and the chest is with granddaughter in Idaho.
-- Les B, Oregon
3fingerpat
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posted 303 days ago
Nice work Les, excellent chest.
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Bob A in NJ
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posted 303 days ago
I love it, nice wood and design.
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jim1953
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Great Job Lookin Good
-- Jim, Kentucky
Timmah
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posted 303 days ago
Beautiful chest. I like the sliding till idea.
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DAN
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posted 302 days ago
nice work … beautiful grain
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pitchnsplinters
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Another great project, well done. Definitely some ideas for a long overdue toybox in my house.
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michaelray
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posted 204 days ago
Nice looking toy chest. I really like the extra addition of the small box in the top. Good place for the small stuff that always ends up at the bottom.
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