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This is my take on a blanket chest. The front / sides are made out of old fir flooring that was salvaged from a remodel (my friend who was a GC ripped it out and was going to toss it all). The top is made from white oak, purchased locally. There is no finish - I made two of these and for the other one put a coat of BLO on it, but it darkened the wood too much for what I envisioned, so I left mine unfinished. (I thought about bleaching it or using a single coat of white milk paint, but decided against experimenting.)
It's probably not the most practical for blankets since I chose not to add solid panels (a friend who saw it called it a blanket moth motel), but it will definitely house other 'stuff' that's not moth prone.

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That is really cool (except the rope handles). I love the design. You could line it with 1/4" of red cedar fairly easily and then it would be a 'proper' blanket chest. A water based poly should not darken it appreciably (try it on a piece of scrap).
 

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A captivating take on an old standby with wondrous repetition. The top seems a little at odds with the base for my taste but then, I was a moth in a previous life. Shellac would keep it blonde I would think. A rare beauty.
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like it my be I will try something like it but not the same ok
 

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Thats pretty freakin awesome dude. The bottom is ESPECIALLY cool, I just keep staring at each individual piece in turn. As said above, the repetition is great, and the recycle is really great too. Gonna throw away wood!? What is this guys address??
 

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That's a unique take on a blanket chest, whatever you put in it doesn't matter it spectacular looking.
 

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Very unique! It looks like it took a long time to make. Thanks for sharing.

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I am also not sure about the top or the handles. The rest of it is stunning. I think it would look spectacular with a glass top as a coffee table. Maybe with an inset box for display.
 

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I think that it is great, I like the top and the rope handles. I hate to finish stuff and that looks like a bear to finish so I would leave it o'natural. Great save on the wood.
 

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That is one of the best looking pieces of furniture I've seen in a long time. Not sure about the top, but also unsure how else you could dress it.
I can see the base being used for all manner of items, maybe even a lamp with the light shining through the ribs.
Awesome work Dude, and one which I'll definitely draw inspiration from.
Thank you.

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I luv it when folks think outside the box. this is terrific..I agree another one made into a coffee table or such would be splendid..
 

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Very unique piece of work. You have a good eye for design and the skills to bring the design to life.
 

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love it! Nice work.
 

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Thats Nice, It is really a great idea and design, it's eye catching for sure.
 

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Very different. Very unique. Very nice
 

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Very nice, its great.
 

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I'm with gfadvm, loose the rope handles, and it is a bonafide museum piece ! Beautiful design and execution ! any body would be proud to possess this beauty !
 

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A WOW piece. The handle seems an afterthought? Unwaxed shellac will have less red in it? Look forward to more of your imagination.
 
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