Finished it at last!

[Ron Blaise]

I know it's been a while since I posted anything but would like to share this cedar chest I built for my baby daughter. It took too long to do but I had fun. It has Walnut corners/base/hinges, Cherry top and Aromatic Cedar box.
I used several coats of Tung oil and wipe-on Polly. Thanks for looking!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/WoodySouth/ChestTopView.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/WoodySouth/ChestRearView.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/WoodySouth/ChestFrontView.jpg

[Charles Seehuetter Panama City]

Very nice Ron. Your daughter will love it and pass it on to her kids. I like your finishing room too :)

[Ron Blaise]

Very nice Ron. Your daughter will love it and pass it on to her kids. I like your finishing room too :) Thanks Charles, it's been too cold here to finish in my shop. Today is much warmer at 25 degrees ;)

[Craig T. Smith]

Ron, Great job, really like those hinges. Your girl will be able to put a lot of hope in it because it's already full of love. Happy Woodworking, Craig

[Carl Babel]

Ron, Craig said it perfectly. I like those walnut corners. Did you say that the hinges are walnut, too (I couldn't tell from the picture)? Those are cool!!!

[Gary Lange]

I like that you did a fine job for sure. The hinges look to be made from wood is that correct?

[Dave Potter]

Ron:

SWEET! I love the hinges, but the whole project is amazing!

Thanks for sharing.

Dave Potter

[Stephen Edwards]

Very nice chest Ron. As OP have said......will be a family heirloom for generations. I know your daughter will cherish it always.

[Ron Blaise]

Yes they are Walnut. I designed them to work with an overlap of the top in the back. I enjoyed making them more than the chest! Thanks.

[Dave Bureau]

very nice chest. But PLEASE put a safety on the lid so it cant slam down and hurt her.

[gary Zimmel]

Beautiful chest Ron.

You must have one proud daughter.

And one understanding wife.....

Great job!

[Mark Boyette]

very nice. I love those hinges also!
Mark.

[Jeff Hallam]

Beautiful work Ron, how about a close up of the hinges?

[Ron Blaise]

Beautiful work Ron, how about a close up of the hinges?Here is a JPG of the design Jeff

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/WoodySouth/hingeassembly-2.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/WoodySouth/hingeassembly.jpg

[Jim Becker]

Nice work, Ron! I'm sure it will be appreciated for many, many years.

[Dewey Torres]

Nice chest and the hinge design completes it. Thanks for sharing.

[John Thompson]

Fantastic Ron. It reminds me of one my mom had back in the 50's and brings back some southern memories. Excellent job on the hinges and thanks for the pic as I may use that design down the road a piece.

Well done Bama man...

Sarge..