Sewing Chest

that’s great—looks like stuff is really accessible

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Looks like it works like a charm.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

That was nice that you could use your woodworking skills to make your wife a nice box to facilitate her needlepoint talent. Sounds like a win/win to me!

That’s part of the fun of what we (woodworkers) do – devising solutions to meet needs.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Great project, and may I say you have taken that Baltic Birch ply a long way from simple sheet goods. The front knob design is a winner, too. I need to make my fabric arts wife something like this.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Momma’s gotta love that! Nice looking and functional.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

I really like the sewing box that you created. My wife is into crochet and I can see an opportunity to gain some points for future use. I’m gonna have to make her a similar box for her crochet supplies.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Great box with a function. I’m sure she appreciated it.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Great project and design. I`m sure it will be treasured

-- Spread love with our work

Building something for your wife – what a novel idea! Why didn’t I think of that? Seriously, though, that’s a great chest! I’m sure your wife is very happy to have her things out of the shopping bag and into such an attractive box!

Just do me a favor – don’t tell my wife that you build things for your wife, or I’ll be expected to do the same.

-- What exactly is "The Move" and who are you calling a "Quirky Jerk"? -- http://www.north40custom.com

Peter, I feel torn – as a woman/wife I think it is my duty to let her in on the little secret that you could be (should be?) building things for her but as a LumberJock, I think there must be some unspoken code of brother/sisterhood that says that I must honour your request and remain silent.

oh what to do, what do do…

Dear Ms. “Peter’s wife”,
it has come to my attention that your hubby, a woodworker, has in the past neglected to create handi-dandy little wooden things to help you in your daily life and to express his love for you. I am sure that this letter will convince him to mend the errors of his ways. Look for something really special coming out of the workshop for you in the near future.

Your “sister”,
Debbie

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Since I just love small wooden boxes, I know your wife will always treasure this. Nice work, Biff.

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

Great chest!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Thanks guys, I apologize to anyone that now has to build something for their significant other. I will discuss my projects from now on in a more …........ spouseless fashion!

-- Kevin -- (http://www.furniturebykevin.com)

you might want to reconsider that decision, Kevin.
THINK: mention your spouse, show how thoughtful you are (compared to other woodworking spouses) and wow.. brownie points galore—and that results in: new woodworking toys!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Great job, Kevin. I know the satisfaction of giving a special item to a spouse…more toys, just like Debbie says. Another benefit…more time in the workshop. Cheers!

-- Farles from Niagara - Woodworking, like life, is a journey...enjoy the ride!