Hope/Blanket Chest, Large, Oak

That is a finals project you can be very proud of!

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

I like the design of your hope chest very much- so much that i made it a favorite. i really like the drawers in the bottom. I have to build a hope chest for my granddaughter. I will probably use your design with a few minor changes.
By the way, i was born and raised on a farm outside of Portage, Pa. have lived in WVa. since 1962.
Great work! Keep it up.

-- jerryw-wva.

Andrew,

I don’t know about your final grade but you get an A in my book. This is a gorgeous piece. The drawers add a unique element to the piece. Your finish looks good and I really like the overall design of the piece.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Hi Andrew

Great looking hope chest. You did a nice job on it. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

That’s a fantastic job. The drawers and bracket feet are great!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

There is nothing like a nice piece of oak & you have really done it justice. Great job Hoove.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Great looking peice, nice finish also. Thanks for the post. looks like an A to me.

-- Hope Never fails

Great job! I love oak, but I can imagine it weighs a ton!

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

Very nice. I love the use of grain.

-- He said wood...http://hickbyassociation.blogspot.com/

Very nice. I like the through tenons on the breadboard edge. I haven’t seen that before. As they say the devil is in the details, there are a lot of details here. thanks for sharing. So you don’t just grab the handles and go? I know what you mean about going overboard with the size. I built my niece one out of solid cherry a few years back; it is all you want to lift when it is empty… btw welcome to LJs. looking forward to seeing more of your work.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

Beautiful. This is a fine display of good wood and great craftsmanship.

this is outstanding!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...