Blanket chest

gosh this is pretty.
so warm…..

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

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

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

Nice lookin wood. Good work.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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

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/

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!

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

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 †

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

-- Jimmy

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

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.

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)

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

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

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 †

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

-- Boomer - The finer things smell of cedar!

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.

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

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

you made a beautiful chest great wood and excellent workmanship.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Great Lookin Chest

-- Jim, Kentucky

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