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Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - Tage - 10-12-2011
WoodMaw™ said:
IMO, the base helps "make" the whole chest, makes it almost look like it's floating. Can't imagine any other base that would work so well with it. Can't wait to see the pic of the interior.
+1. That's the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Inspirational.
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - Superglide - 10-12-2011
Alan S said:
It works wonderfully. You got the wood to stand out, and you made anyone looking at it see how wonderful the "defects" are by highlighting and echoing them in the base.
The conflict between a chest to keep blankets clean and safe, and the beautiful gaping holes in the corners, makes the viewer think. Are you planning to finish the inside with something like shellac, so as to show off the grain without smells that last?
Any time you get someone to see things in a new, unexpected, and valuable way, I think you can make a good case that it's art.
Yes, inside of box is going to be finished with shellac. Might lay some aromatic Cedar in bottom also.
Because of all of you, I now must use the roll-up door to my shop instead of the regular door. My head will only fit the big door. Thank you all.
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - Richard D. - 10-12-2011
Really original and a great use of grain. Well done!
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - ZipSnipe - 10-16-2011
Very very nice !!! Great job and ingenious use of the wood's natural defect!!!
P.S. I rarely comment on anything!!!
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - topapilot - 10-16-2011
Wow! Did somebody say Wow already? Wow!
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - DarkFlame - 10-16-2011
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Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - Three Nails - 10-17-2011
Superglide,
that Blanket Chest came out really nice. Others are correct, that is a piece of art...Well Done Sir!
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - Superglide - 10-17-2011
Thanks.
Here are a couple pics of the inside with a few coats of shellac.
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - bgeyer - 10-21-2011
Outstanding chest!!
I love the live edge.
Re: Blanket Chest, sort of...... - mickanick1 - 10-22-2011
Wow; that’s a master piece, show it off, that will be a heirloom