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Blanket chest

Project by gbear posted 989 days ago 962 views 4 times favorited 21 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is a blanket chest I made for a friend last year. The design comes from David J. Marks.
It is made of walnut and purpleheart.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA


21 comments so far

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MsDebbieP

14156 posts in 1055 days


posted 989 days ago

gosh this is pretty.
so warm…..

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Larry

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posted 989 days ago

That is just beautiful. The balance in the wood is done very well. Your friend is very lucky to have that built for him/her. I even like it better than the one that Mr. Marks shows.

-- "Have you hugged your pet today?" ---------- Larry

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Todd A. Clippinger

5639 posts in 993 days


posted 989 days ago

I love it! I really like the accents of the pins locking the dovetails. Also welcome to the group. It looks like you just recently joined. It’s good to see a project so soon.

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

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dennis mitchell

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posted 989 days ago

Nice lookin wood. Good work.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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David

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posted 989 days ago

Your friend is very fortunate! Beautiful work. I like the joinery. Are those dowel pins or did you use Miller dowels? Just curious . . .

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Don

2590 posts in 1071 days


posted 989 days ago

Just beautiful, gb. Now here’s my question. Are those dovetails as Todd suggests, or are the joints box joints. To my eyes, I can’t discern whether they are wedge shaped as in dovetail, or right angles as in box joints.

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

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oscorner

4572 posts in 1205 days


posted 989 days ago

I agree, that is a beautiful blanket chest. Wonderful finish and wood patterns. I really like how the dowels accent the joinery.

-- Jesus is Lord!

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gbear

103 posts in 993 days


posted 988 days ago

Thanks to all of you for the nice comments. I’m flattered that you all would like my work as I have reviewed yours and it is tremendous. The dowels are miller dowels which I use a lot not only for added strength but for the way they add to the design. The joints are box joints not dovetails as David Marks used.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

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Karson

25792 posts in 1295 days


posted 988 days ago

Very nice Walnut selection for the top. It makes the piece standout.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Wooder

163 posts in 1080 days


posted 968 days ago

That is a beautiful chest, indeed! That top is stunning!!! Love the grain. What a lucky friend.

-- Jimmy

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7036 posts in 1193 days


posted 967 days ago

A beautiful chest, I like the grain figure in the Walnut.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Douglas Bordner

3421 posts in 958 days


posted 796 days ago

What a honey! That crotch figured walnut is exceptional. I’m going to have to rethink my Miller dowels…
Thanks for sharing this. BTW what finish did you use here?

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

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mot

4901 posts in 930 days


posted 796 days ago

This thing is awesome! What a beautiful chest!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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gbear

103 posts in 993 days


posted 793 days ago

The finish is multiple coats of Waterlox, sanded between coats.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

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Karson

25792 posts in 1295 days


posted 793 days ago

I hadn’t noticed the miller dowels that is also a nice touch.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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boomer1964

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posted 553 days ago

Excellent use of the dowels and I really love the finish on the top.

-- Boomer - The finer things smell of cedar!

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trifern

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posted 527 days ago

That is a beautiful chest. I love the wood combination and attention to details. The grain pattern on the top is really nice.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Durnik150

536 posts in 216 days


posted 74 days ago

Gbear—what are the dimensions on this piece? Spectacular work!

-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO

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a1Jim

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posted 74 days ago

you made a beautiful chest great wood and excellent workmanship.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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jim1953

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posted 74 days ago

Great Lookin Chest

-- Jim, Kentucky

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gbear

103 posts in 993 days


posted 74 days ago

Durnik150 – The chest is 34.5” wide, 16.5”deep. The sides are 14” high, not including the base or top.
The base is 4” high and the main box set down in it 1/2”. The top is about 2.5”. Let me know if you need further info and thanks for looking.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

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