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I really liked the project posted by Jeremy http://lumberjocks.com/projects/22544 (jjraybu) and have had it in my favourites for quite a while. My version is made of Walnut, Birch plywood and cedar for the bottom. The finish is gloss wipe on poly (no finish on the cedar) and I used Lee Valley soft down stays so no fingers get slammed in the lid. I'm happy with how this turned out and gave it away for a wedding gift.

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Fantastic blanket chest cool design and amazing chatoyance in the wood, outstanding work.
 

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What a fantastic wedding gift! Beautiful!
 

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Nice work!! Great wedding gift. I am sure they will treasure it.

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Good form and a nice color combination. Good work!
 

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Very well done - I like it!
 

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I like it and I love the design and the contrasting woods. It really looks great.
 

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I'd be happy receiving this as a gift!

Nice work and great contrast here with the wood. You've gotten me to thinking… I wonder how something like this would look if you put very thin strips of walnut, or another wood between the curly maple to really frame each piece of maple? I like this one just the way it is… you've just gotten me to thinking, that's all.

A blanket chest is on my "to do" list and I'll keep this one (and the link to jjraybu's) for reference.
 

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well done
 

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WOW that is a beautiful chest!!! Great work building a truly remarkable heirloom! I have been designing a blanket chest for a few months now, and that design is about to get a complete make over.
 

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Very contemporary looking. Almost has a japanese look to it. Beautiful contrast ing wood!
 

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Thank you all for the encouraging words.
 
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