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Very nice. The grain just jump out at you.

Russ Stanton wrote:
I have six grandchildren and this is the first of six blanket chests.

It's a grandfathers job to spoil the grandkids and you're certainly
doing a great job of that! That's a treasure.


It is based on a plan from FWW Mar/Apr 98 and made from Walnut and
Beech. The Beech came from Rockler and was described as "flame
curly". The finish is GF two step with Seal-A-Cell and Arm-R-Seal.

I've been wanting to do a nice blanket chest for some time but never
seem to find exactly what I'm looking for. But I think I may have now.
I'll have to track down a copy of that issue. Thanks.

The inside is done is Shellac.This is my third woodworking project
since getting back into the hobby after about 30 years.

Wow, you certainly hit the ground running.

I applied the finish before I glued up the chest.

I always like to do that myself. Less risk of glue blotches.

....Kevin
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That looks really really nice Russ! it's a beautiful piece.

Puckdropper
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Kevin and Puckdropper, thank you so much for the kind words. My wife and I
picked out the Beech just for the figure but had no idea it would turn out
as nice as it did. The local Rockler had it on sale at 50% off, IIRC it was
about $3 a bdft.
Russ
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That looks really really nice Russ! it's a beautiful piece.

Puckdropper
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The grain is just stunning! Very nice job.

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Striking. That grain is awesome
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I think all have just about said everything. What a pretty piece of
furniture to grace your home.
john
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I want to thank everyone for their kind comments. My oldest granddaughter
will enjoy the chest once we get it delivered. She will be 12 years old by
the time we make delivery. She was out for two weeks of grandma and grandpa
summer camp with another three of our grandchildren. While here I taught her
to tunr a pen and she really enjoyed it. Not only that she picked up on the
technique rather quick.
Russ
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I think all have just about said everything. What a pretty piece of
furniture to grace your home.
john
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Through tenons and curves are a nice added touch.. Beautiful wood and great
job enhancing it out with your finish.. Looks great.! Going to be one happy
grand daughter..

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