My oldest Daughters Wedding gift

Very nice Bob, I bet she felt the same joy getting it as you did giving it.

-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

Gorgeous chest ! from now on you are not going to stop doing “serious pieces”!
What type of finish was used?

-- Francisco Luna, San Francisco Bay Area.

is the whole thing oak? I think it is. It looks great. I’ve never gotten to work with quartersawn, but I’m chomping at the bit to get a chance. Way to bring out the natural beauty.

A beautiful piece of craftsmanship and wood selection.

-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.

Great job!
That feeling you have is what anybody that does not make “things” will never know—-
Pride. It’s a wonderful thing

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Very Nice BOB!!

Craftsmanship and Finish look great.

As many have said on this board before when a project is gifted to a love one….”It must be nice to be a friend/family member of a Lumberjock”.

Keep up the good Work
Trev

-- Trevor Premer Head Termite and Servant to the Queen - Heirloom Woodworking

Awesome, she will enjoy that and pass it through the generations. You immortalize yourself in that. Great project.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

I am sure this will be treasured for many generations to come.
Great finish really nice work.
Rod

-- Rod Baltimore Ontario

Beautiful blanket chest. It is gorgeous and you and your daughter should both be proud.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Thank you for all of the great comments. The finish I used was Polycryl. It is all quartersawn white oak except for the interior floor which is oak plywood that was edge banded with white oak.

Great looking chest! I love the finish.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Added to my favs, awesome chest, beautifully done, congratulations.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

Beautiful chest BobO.
I know she`s a proud of her father.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

This is beautiful Bob! I’m certain she and her new husband will enjoy this piece for a lifetime. I have favorited this piece as well as I would like to build one for my oldest Daughter going off to college soon. Thank you for sharing it with us.

-- Chuck, Breaux Bridge, LA

Great wedding gift! You did a great job. Beautiful woodgrain.

-- Dennis Zongker

Instant family heirloom that will last many generations. Excellent gift. Well done sir!

-- Bob A in NJ

Beautiful arts and craft look. I love the flecks and rays highlighted from the quartersawn white oak. KUDOS!!

Absolutely beautiful. I love quartersawn oak as much as any other wood. This is something that anyone would be proud to have in their home. It should last for your grandchild’s grandchildren.

-- The view only changes for the leading dog.