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Blue stained Lodgepole Pine Chest
The chest is 30 inches long, by 18 inches wide, by 20 inches tall. A friend of mine was sawing lodgepole pine for his barns and noticed the blue staining in the logs. Many people dislike the blue staining, but I think its has a rustic look to it. Lodgepole pine is nice to work with, and it seems a little harder than your typical pine when it is dried. Then ring handles are also turned pieces of thick lodgepole pine. Its best to use pieces with very tight growth rings so the handles remain stable. There are two bins inside for storing stuff. Usiually I include a hidden compartment and fill it with those chocolate gold coins, for effect. For the finish, I used Tounge Oil, and a light layer of wax over it for a soft feel.
Overall a fun project to build. When building chests, I like using lesser known woods like Lodgepole pine, honey locust, silver maple, ect. They make the project more unique, and it also supports people who have their own sawmills. Local sawyers will have stuff you can’t find at the chain lumber stores. You should try using different species when building. Oak, walnut, cherry is fine, but I am always amazed of what is growing in our yards and parks, and that is where a local sawer can help you out.
Richard in
Boise, Idaho
-- Richard Flower
16 comments so far
ChunkyC
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posted 12 days ago
That is gorgeous and your shop mate seems to like it as well. How much does it weigh? The chest, not your helper. lol Looks heavy.
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Frank Hicken
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posted 12 days ago
Very nice work I like THAT CHEST.One if a kind
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Qmoney
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posted 12 days ago
Wow i love the chest it looks great i really like the handels you did a excellent job.
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a1Jim
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posted 12 days ago
Cool chest unique wood and and handles good job.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 12 days ago
Nice job! Welcome to LJ!! I thought yoiu might be in idaho when i saw lodgepoe in the title ;-))
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hunter71
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posted 12 days ago
I agree that different gets attention. I also have a friend that is a sawyer. He loves to save out different pieces for me just to see what can be done with it. Nice job, welcome.
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mrbentontoyou
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posted 12 days ago
THAT looks fantastic. Thanks for posting this, I’ve never heard of lodgepole pine and it looks beautiful. Very cool handles!
woodworm
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posted 11 days ago
Beautiful chest and the pine colour looks different.
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DAN
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posted 11 days ago
neat
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bruc101
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posted 11 days ago
That’s different and unique. Nice chest and craftemanship. Wish I could get that pine here.
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nmkidd
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posted 11 days ago
Super nice chest…....gotta love them handles…...great job.
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tom1
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posted 11 days ago
No way. You can actually make stuff out of lodgepole? Let me get that chainsaw fired up…..nice chest. Almost a nautical appearance.
jm82435
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posted 11 days ago
love that blue pine. I like the handles. Welcome to LJs.
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WoodyWoodWrecker
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posted 10 days ago
I just love the color and the handles. Thanks for sharing your great work.
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tonycr28
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posted 10 days ago
An absolutely beautiful chest. The lodgepole pine is very beautiful. I appreciate the fact you use varied woods for your projects. I love the handles. Thanks for sharing your work.
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Karson
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posted 8 days ago
That is one great looking chest. The blue stain is remarkable. A great creation
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