Steamer Trunk

I like this very nicely done thanks for showing

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Nice job. I’ve been thinking about making a mini version of something like this. Such projects would be helped if I could find reasonably priced metal fittings or a handy blacksmith.

-- Stanley generally struggling

This is a great looking chest, I like the hardware look. First time for me to ever see American chestnut. Is the grain texture similar to oak ?

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

looks realy good thanks for posting i will add this to my “to do list”

That Chestnut looks fantastic. Great job and thanks for sharing.

wow nice Wayne that looks great. Where’s the steam LOL

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

They will love this heirloom.

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

Great looking chest. Will be a family treasure for years to come.

You might consider waiting on the picture, and use a wedding photo. I am sure they would let you take the chest back to add this touch, after the wedding.

Looks great.

Kep it up.

Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

Very nice workmanship….Beautiful wood…. and great wedding gift…

Thanks for sharing…

Rob

-- Happy and safe woodworking, Flcopper169@aol.com

A beautiful piece.

-- Life is about solving problems and trying not to be the cause of those problems in the first place

Terrific piece. Love the choice of wood.

-- Duane, Ohio

Great workmanship and very beautiful trunk!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

If they dont like this there is something wrong….

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone.

And griff, the grain is a bit wider than oak and the wood is not quite as dense, but it’s a strong wood and cuts much easier than oak. I added a picture of what the wood looks like after the reclaimed wood was planed so you can see the grain a bit better.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

Is this the one that you had wanted to keep the wood looking its Natural color ?

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Yes, it was. I thought and thought about it, and after discussing it with family and friends, everyone opted for the anitque look rather than a lighter natual look, so I ended up using an early american type stain.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

It looks nice , but I avoid staining / painting unless my customer insists on it . I select nothing but nicely figured woods for my projects and keep them Naturally colored as far as the finish allows me too. .
If they’re happy with their gift , that’s all that matters then : ) I like all of the hardware that you used on this trunk too . It goes well with the stain color.

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Dusty56…yes, its always nice to see the natual color of the wood. I tend to like antiques and have my house full of them, so it carries over in what I build. I always stay away from contemporary or modern work.
I thought long and hard on what to do with the color of the trunk, but I didnt like the color of the wood after it was planed and decided the trunk wouldnt look right in a light color since it wouldnt have looked that way if it was 100 years old, so I used the stain to create the antique look.

I dont have to worry about paying customers because I usually wont take work for hire. I only build things for family and friends at my cost….maybe thats why I am always short of money…ha ha ha. It probably would help with the woodshop bills. I had a guy ask me if I could build cabinets for their entire auto repair facility the other day, but I turned it down.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

Yup , pricing for customers is a whole other ball game . Nobody wants to pay you for your time and efforts. You are right about the color making the piece look older. I like it as well : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

love the trunk make me want to make one

-- Robert Laddusaw