Hope Chest

The top is stunning Gary, what kind of finish did you use? Did you cut the veneer yourself?

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Nicely done…I agree with Damian…the top is amazing!

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Thanks. I tend to use water based poly for most everything. This is satin. Finishing is not something I like to do so I usually take the path of least resistance. Cleanup is so much easier.

I used a water based dye. Mahogany reddish brown, with a little Cardinal Red mixed in. The sapel is natural.
To get the clean edge I had to dye the borders before construction.

Yes, I did cut the veneer myself. I still have 2 1/2 pieces that I am saving for something special.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Wonderful craftsmanship, Gary – beautiful piece!

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Great Hope Chest Gary. The cut veneer is stunning. Great job.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

wonderful…you are very skilled!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...177 days to sanity...

Very nice Gary. what can I say that has’nt been said . gorgeous. jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Beautiful!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

Nice inside and out!

-- John

Nice project, Gary! Like all of them!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

WOW! Gary this is very nice work. I really like the top. Absolutely wonderful. You really struck a chord for me with this project. I am working on some chests myself and must admit they don’t hold a candle to this amazing project. Well done!

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Gary,
Beautiful chest – I’m thinking of building something similar to try some raised panel construction. Quick question though – how did you join the sides? Its tough to tell from the picture but its looks like they’re mitered.
Thanks for the help, keep up the good work.

JimT

Jim – No miters. They are just butted together using biscuits. The front and back overlap the sides.

I did that because there was no end grain so I wouldn’t show.

Good luck,
Gary

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Absolutely beautiful Gary. The more I see on this site, the more I realize how much I can learn from others who enjoy working the wood. Thanks for sharing

-- Jim, Boise ID - Attitude is everything