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Tickle Trunk

Wood Engineering Hardwood Flooring Machine


Easel Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


I have been tip toeing around wood working for a while being left in awe of the amazing projects i have seen around the web and the amazing skills being demonstrated. So I finally decided enough was enough and got off the sidelines and start learning. So I'm gonna start scratch and see where this saw dust dream takes me. Hopefully I'll learn along the way and get some results.

So i thought i would really get further into wood working and build my young daughter something nice and be able to appreciate for years to come. So in deciding what to build i looked back into my own child hood and found it, Mr Dress Ups Tickle Trunk. It instantly seemed like a great idea but as a amatuer wood working i may have bitten off a little more than I thought. Not only did i have to construct the round top chest it would need to be paint then upholstered and then decal painted. But if i dont challenge myself how will I get any better but is it a challenge when its so relaxing and fun?

Chad
 

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Tickle Trunk

Wood Engineering Hardwood Flooring Machine


Easel Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


I have been tip toeing around wood working for a while being left in awe of the amazing projects i have seen around the web and the amazing skills being demonstrated. So I finally decided enough was enough and got off the sidelines and start learning. So I'm gonna start scratch and see where this saw dust dream takes me. Hopefully I'll learn along the way and get some results.

So i thought i would really get further into wood working and build my young daughter something nice and be able to appreciate for years to come. So in deciding what to build i looked back into my own child hood and found it, Mr Dress Ups Tickle Trunk. It instantly seemed like a great idea but as a amatuer wood working i may have bitten off a little more than I thought. Not only did i have to construct the round top chest it would need to be paint then upholstered and then decal painted. But if i dont challenge myself how will I get any better but is it a challenge when its so relaxing and fun?

Chad
Looks good so far Chad. I always like to jump off the deep end too. It makes the experience so much more interesting, challenging and educational, maybe not the very best way to learn but certainly motivating.
 

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Tickle Trunk

Wood Engineering Hardwood Flooring Machine


Easel Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


I have been tip toeing around wood working for a while being left in awe of the amazing projects i have seen around the web and the amazing skills being demonstrated. So I finally decided enough was enough and got off the sidelines and start learning. So I'm gonna start scratch and see where this saw dust dream takes me. Hopefully I'll learn along the way and get some results.

So i thought i would really get further into wood working and build my young daughter something nice and be able to appreciate for years to come. So in deciding what to build i looked back into my own child hood and found it, Mr Dress Ups Tickle Trunk. It instantly seemed like a great idea but as a amatuer wood working i may have bitten off a little more than I thought. Not only did i have to construct the round top chest it would need to be paint then upholstered and then decal painted. But if i dont challenge myself how will I get any better but is it a challenge when its so relaxing and fun?

Chad
Looks good so far Chad. I always like to jump off the deep end too. It makes the experience so much more interesting, challenging and educational, maybe not the very best way to learn but certainly motivating.
 

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Tickle Trunk

Wood Engineering Hardwood Flooring Machine


Easel Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


I have been tip toeing around wood working for a while being left in awe of the amazing projects i have seen around the web and the amazing skills being demonstrated. So I finally decided enough was enough and got off the sidelines and start learning. So I'm gonna start scratch and see where this saw dust dream takes me. Hopefully I'll learn along the way and get some results.

So i thought i would really get further into wood working and build my young daughter something nice and be able to appreciate for years to come. So in deciding what to build i looked back into my own child hood and found it, Mr Dress Ups Tickle Trunk. It instantly seemed like a great idea but as a amatuer wood working i may have bitten off a little more than I thought. Not only did i have to construct the round top chest it would need to be paint then upholstered and then decal painted. But if i dont challenge myself how will I get any better but is it a challenge when its so relaxing and fun?

Chad
Certainly a family heirloom in the making. I'm sure she'll love it

Oh, and Welcome to LumberJocks!
 

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Tickle Trunk

Wood Engineering Hardwood Flooring Machine


Easel Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


I have been tip toeing around wood working for a while being left in awe of the amazing projects i have seen around the web and the amazing skills being demonstrated. So I finally decided enough was enough and got off the sidelines and start learning. So I'm gonna start scratch and see where this saw dust dream takes me. Hopefully I'll learn along the way and get some results.

So i thought i would really get further into wood working and build my young daughter something nice and be able to appreciate for years to come. So in deciding what to build i looked back into my own child hood and found it, Mr Dress Ups Tickle Trunk. It instantly seemed like a great idea but as a amatuer wood working i may have bitten off a little more than I thought. Not only did i have to construct the round top chest it would need to be paint then upholstered and then decal painted. But if i dont challenge myself how will I get any better but is it a challenge when its so relaxing and fun?

Chad
very nice job so far!

I would have been intimidated by the curved top too, but it looks like you've executed it really well.

Looking forward to seeing the final piece!
 

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Curves and Edges

Wood Wood stain Floor Automotive lighting Flooring


Wood Outdoor furniture Hardwood Rectangle Plywood


Gadget Finger Communication Device Audio equipment Wood


Wow did I ever bite off a lot when I decided to deal with the curved top but all in all seems to be coming along nicely. Just softening up the edges and getting ready to clean up some holes. I'm starting to wish I had developed a hardwood plan instead of going with plywood.

Also I found the color I wanted in the shape of my impact screwdriver case. My semi retired mechanics tools seem to still be coming in handy. lol
 

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Primer & Base Coat

Knowing what little i do about paint i knew red would be a horrible collar to deal with and its covering ability.
These pics where of the first coat of primer which were followed by an additional three coats before I was Happy enough to continue on.

Black Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Gas


Automotive exterior Rectangle Gas Motor vehicle Engineering
 

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Paint ( I'm Seeing Red!!)

After much hesitation I began puting some red on and decided to go with "Banner Red". These are the first of a few coats but getting eager to get the red done and move on the the Upholstery. But after the fabric comes the decals and that is not in my bag of tricks.

Wood Rectangle Gas Bumper Flooring
 

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Decorating and Final Touch

Motor vehicle Wood Gas Table Machine


So finally I can see the finish line but to be honest these simple flowers were intimidating. So much more appreciation for artist and there skills.

This is the final enrty into the blog and i will post the finished pics under my projects.

Thanks for visiting.
 

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Decorating and Final Touch

Motor vehicle Wood Gas Table Machine


So finally I can see the finish line but to be honest these simple flowers were intimidating. So much more appreciation for artist and there skills.

This is the final enrty into the blog and i will post the finished pics under my projects.

Thanks for visiting.
I read the title "Tickle Trunk" and knew you had to be Canadian to know that.
Haven't thought of Mr Dress-up in years, though I was more of a Fred Penner fan
Great project for your child
Cheers, Scott
 

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