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This blanket chest was started as a class at Marc Adams School of Woodworking taught by Chris Gochnour. A combination of hand work and power tools. I’m happy with the result – the wife says it can come in from the garage!
The 66 dovetails in this chest were all by hand. I used wipe on poly for the finish.
Chris is a great teacher. If you ever have an opportunity to take one of his classes I would highly recommend that you do.
-- "It's amazing how much can go wrong when you think you know what you're doing."
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ShaneA
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#1 posted 596 days ago
Congrats on a great build.
Beginningwoodworker
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#2 posted 596 days ago
Beautiful blanket chest.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Oldtool
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#3 posted 596 days ago
Beautiful chest, well done. Hope you got an A in the course, you’ve earneed it.
-- "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The point is to bring them the real facts." - Abraham Lincoln
Sawdust
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#4 posted 596 days ago
Very nice chest. That walnut has some strong figure in it. Good selection and arrangement.
Bob A in NJ
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#5 posted 596 days ago
Gorgeous project. Excellent dovetails. Instant family heirloom. You might want to consider brass handles like these. What’s the next project?
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-- Bob A in NJ
christopherw
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#6 posted 596 days ago
Beautiful! I really want to build one of these. I just hope I can do half as good as you.
-- CSW
CL810
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#7 posted 596 days ago
Thanks everyone. Bob those handles look real nice on your chest – something for me to think about.
-- "It's amazing how much can go wrong when you think you know what you're doing."
dnick
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#8 posted 596 days ago
Really nice piece. Well done.
-- dnick, North Hollywood, Ca.
Matt Nudi
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#9 posted 596 days ago
Looks great and pristine dovetails. This will get many, many years of years passed down through the generations.
-- - Still a new guy to the craft, but always striving to learn more
a1Jim
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#10 posted 595 days ago
Looks super from here.
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walden
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#11 posted 595 days ago
You did a fantastic job on this. That walnut is perfect.
-- "When and if the day comes a lion is on my roof, I am hiring a realtor." ShaneA
489tad
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#12 posted 595 days ago
Very very nice. I’m always impress with hand tool work. The wood and finish look great.
-- Dan, Naperville IL, I.G.N.
Brad_Nailor
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#13 posted 595 days ago
Great work. I love Walnut, and that is a beautiful well executed piece. I am becoming a big fan of wipe on poly..I have used it for several projects and its easy to apply and yields a great, durable finish.
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Ken90712
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#14 posted 595 days ago
Nice job wilson LOL ,,,,,What a great looking chest.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Lenny
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#15 posted 595 days ago
As others have commented, that is some beautiful walnut. Congratulations on a fine build. You demonstrate wonderful craftsmanship.
-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI
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