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Lingerie and Jewelry Chest

Project by MonkeyMan posted 62 days ago 374 views 1 time favorited 15 comments Add to Favorites
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MonkeyMan

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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, Stone Ridge, NY


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Bigbuck

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posted 62 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

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Scott Bryan

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posted 62 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.

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CharlieM1958

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posted 62 days ago

Wondrful project, Chris.

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

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gator9t9

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posted 62 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."

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MVWOODWORKS

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posted 62 days ago

Well done! Keep up the beautiful work!

-- Pat, Colorado

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Billp

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posted 62 days ago

Very Very nice, welcome to LJ and looking forward to more of your projects.

-- Billp

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ND2ELK

1964 posts in 180 days


posted 62 days ago

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

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trifern

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posted 62 days ago

Awesome job on your project and great story about the timber used. I bet your mom is beaming with pride.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

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GaryK

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posted 62 days ago

That looks great! I really like to design and storage options.

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

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MonkeyMan

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posted 62 days ago

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, Stone Ridge, NY

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Greg Wurst

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posted 62 days ago

That’s quite a first effort. Nice job!

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Napaman

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posted 62 days ago

man…that is just amazing——especially as your first project…welcome to LJ’s!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...SING WITH ME: "Sum...sum...sum...summ...summ...summ...summertime..."

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jockmike2

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posted 62 days ago

Nice story, beautiful project. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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Mark Shymanski

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posted 62 days ago

Welcome to LJs. Great first project. The history of the wood must make it even more precious.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

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IcemanSam

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posted 60 days ago

Simply beautiful.

-- Sam, Texas

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