| Project by MonkeyMan | posted 552 days ago | 652 views | 2 times favorited | 14 comments |  |
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I’ve just joined LJ so I start out by posting my first “real” project that I completed in March of this year. Since the beginning of February I worked nights and weekends on this jewelry chest to give to my Mom for her 70th birthday. It’s made from some walnut that my Dad (deceased) rough cut over 25 years ago. I finished the project at 1AM the morning of her celebration and she loved it ! This was my first “real” woodworking project and I loved doing it ! I’m just getting started, but I’m hooked. Here’s a link to the project page of my web site if your interested in some of the details on the project experience.
http://cconklin61.googlepages.com/kyserikekraftsmanplannedprojects2
-- Chris, The Kyserike Kraftsman - www.kyserikekraftsman.com
14 comments so far
Bigbuck
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posted 552 days ago
Very nice. I know what you mean about getting hooked, it is adictive. Looks like you are well on your way.
-- Glenn, New Mexico
Scott Bryan
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posted 552 days ago
Chris,
This is a beautiful chest. Walnut is such a gorgeous wood. I am sure that your mother loves this piece.
Thanks for the post and the story behind it. I have often said that the story can be as important as the project itself. Using your father’s walnut simply adds to the sentimental value of the chest.
Well done.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
CharlieM1958
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posted 552 days ago
Wondrful project, Chris.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
gator9t9
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posted 552 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks ….
Beautiful Jewelry Chest yes ….very nice job ….Hope to see more from you in the future …
-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."
Billp
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Very Very nice, welcome to LJ and looking forward to more of your projects.
-- Billp
ND2ELK
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Hi Chris
You did a beautiful job on the jewelry chest. I am sure it made your Mom very happy. What makes it extra special is the wood it is made from. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
Mon
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
trifern
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posted 552 days ago
Awesome job on your project and great story about the timber used. I bet your mom is beaming with pride.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
GaryK
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posted 552 days ago
That looks great! I really like to design and storage options.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
MonkeyMan
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Thanks for all the wonderful comments …. it was fun to build … a good learning experience … and Mom love’s it .. shows it off to everyone that comes to the house.
-- Chris, The Kyserike Kraftsman - www.kyserikekraftsman.com
Greg Wurst
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posted 552 days ago
That’s quite a first effort. Nice job!
-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.
Napaman
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man…that is just amazing——especially as your first project…welcome to LJ’s!!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
jockmike2
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Nice story, beautiful project. mike
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Mark Shymanski
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Welcome to LJs. Great first project. The history of the wood must make it even more precious.
-- ...it's rennovation time!!!
IcemanSam
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posted 550 days ago
Simply beautiful.
-- Sam, Texas