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Steve Ash
02-15-2005, 3:57 PM
25+ years ago after my wife said "I Do" she asked me to make her a hopechest. After several unsuccessful attempts I finally got one to her liking. It is made from a White Ash tree I cut off my Dad's farm. The interior is aromatic cedar, and the chest is on four casters for easy movement.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/GardenBay/100_0681_0005.jpg
Dan Gill
02-15-2005, 4:06 PM
Nice. It's hard to tell from the picture, but it almost looks as if it's made from shiplapped boards.
Steve Ash
02-15-2005, 4:13 PM
Nice. It's hard to tell from the picture, but it almost looks as if it's made from shiplapped boards.Close...our Bedroom was done in tongue and groove pannelling from the same trees, so I used the extra material to make her hopechest and match the wall.
Lee Schierer
02-15-2005, 4:38 PM
It seems strange that she asked you to make it after you were married. What is she hoping for????? :rolleyes:

Nice looking chest, lots of room.
Jeff Sudmeier
02-15-2005, 4:50 PM
That looks great! I am sure she loves it! :)
Jerry Olexa
02-15-2005, 5:09 PM
Nice job! It must mean more made frpm wood from your Dad's farm.. AND your LOML is happyt
Jason Tuinstra
02-15-2005, 5:40 PM
Steve, nice job. The casters are a real nice touch.
larry merlau
02-16-2005, 7:15 AM
actually the reason she wanted it after the wedding was so she could get more projects done by him. and in steves case, he was eagar to get more tools to do more such work.. and when you meet his wife you will know why steve is so attending she is a great lady. has to be to be around steve :D great job steve looks great.