| Project by Ray Lepagnol | posted 766 days ago | 736 views | 1 time favorited | 11 comments |  |
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THIS IS THE LATEST ADDITION TO OUR LODGE-THEME ROOM.
A BLANKET CHEST THAT HOLDS MY SONS KEEPSAKES AND OTHER THINGS FROM WHEN HE WAS A LITTLE GUY.
HE JUST TURNED 22 YEARS OLD LAST WEEK!
THE FRAME WORK IS PINE WITH RABIT JOINTS AROUND THE EDGES TO ACCEPT THE T&G PINE THAT MAKES UP THE MAIN PARTS OF THE PANELS, THE BOTTOM IS 3/4” AROMATIC CEDAR.
THE ANIMALS ARE CUT ON THE SCROLL SAW OUT OF 5/16 MASONITE THEN SPRAY PAINTED WITH KRYLON.
TEDIOUS—BUT ACCORDING TO MY GRAND DAUGHTER “A LOT OF FUN TO LOOK AT”
-- The only thing better than being Daddy is being Grandpa
11 comments so far
TomFran
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posted 766 days ago
Very nice! A very unique chest. Nice work.
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
Thos. Angle
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posted 766 days ago
neat, Ray.
-- Thos. Angle
gene
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posted 765 days ago
Beautiful chest Ray. The scroll work really makes the piece stand out.
God bless
-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia
WayneC
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posted 765 days ago
Great chest. Thanks for sharing.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
CharlieM1958
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posted 765 days ago
Very nice work, Ray!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
cajunpen
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posted 765 days ago
Ray I really like the design and combination of different mediums. Looks great.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Lori
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posted 763 days ago
Wow, That is a very nice blanket chest. Thanks for sharing.
-- Lori
Bill
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posted 762 days ago
A nice chest. He will enjoy it for many years.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
DAN
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posted 762 days ago
Looks like it was fun to make ! good design.,,, sets a nice mood for a cabin.
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
ND2ELK
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posted 609 days ago
Nice heirloom to pass on to your son. Love the cut outs. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
Scott Bryan
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posted 609 days ago
Ray,
This is a nice chest that I am glad came up on my review list. The onlays add nice details to the box that create a lot of visual interest.
Nice post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.