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John Lubeski
04-25-2005, 7:13 AM
Here are some pictures of my lastest project, finished it just in time since this is my gift to my bride for our wedding, which is coming up this weekend. Anyway the chest is made from soft maple and the dovetail keys and accent strips in the top are redheart. The finish is BLO, shellac, and top coated with laquer, which was then rubbed out.

http://home.comcast.net/~john_stacy/Johns-01.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~john_stacy/Johns-19.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~john_stacy/Johns-04.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~john_stacy/Johns-09.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~john_stacy/Johns-15.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~john_stacy/Johns-23.jpg

There are some additional pictures on my website if your interested:http://home.comcast.net/~john_stacy/bridesgift.html

Thanks for looking!

John
Lee Schierer
04-25-2005, 7:48 AM
Very nice jewelry case. I have a similar project in my future. Hopefully it will turn out as nice as yours. The bookmatching on the doors is a nice touch.

Where did you get the hook hardware?
John Miliunas
04-25-2005, 8:03 AM
John, that is beautiful! Just flat-out gorgeous! :D I haven't had the time yet, but will be visiting your site for more details. Was this your own design or did you find the plans somewhere? If so, WHERE???:) Anyhow, I'm duly impressed and I'll bet your bride-to-be will be thrilled with it! Great job and thanks for posting it. Inspirational!:cool:
Mark J Bachler
04-25-2005, 8:05 AM
Wow, it must be love!! Very nice design & detail.
Ken Salisbury
04-25-2005, 8:19 AM
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC ! !
Jeff Sudmeier
04-25-2005, 8:54 AM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff Sudmeier
04-25-2005, 8:56 AM
Sorry, I was just blown away. You have put a great amount of effort into that peice! It sure looks great! Your grandchildren will love that chest when it is passed down to them.
Jim Becker
04-25-2005, 9:11 AM
John, that is wonderful!!! The wood is exquisite and the details really make it special.
Mark Singer
04-25-2005, 9:24 AM
Very nice work!!
Ken Fitzgerald
04-25-2005, 9:29 AM
Excellent work!
Doug Shepard
04-25-2005, 10:01 AM
VERY NICE!! Was each of the front/side pairs originally one board then rejointed at 45's? Can't figure out how you did such a sweet job grain matching going around the corners unless you had some help from Mother Nature.
Kent Parker
04-25-2005, 10:26 AM
John,

Very beautiful piece which in addition to being a functional piece will be an memorable part of a special day. Congrates!!!
John Lubeski
04-25-2005, 10:27 AM
Thanks Guys,

The chest was my own design, I had the idea for it in my head, and one day drew it out and thought through the build process and went to it. Had to chance a couple things slightly along the way, but it turned out very well. The front and sides are from two different boards, I had wanted to use the same board as the front, but it wasn't wide enough. The front, sides and the inside sides are all bookmatched.
John
Bart Sharp
04-25-2005, 11:19 AM
Wow, really beautiful!
David Hayes
04-25-2005, 11:26 AM
Excellent job! With work like that, she'll probably keep you around for a while.
Congrats on the upcoming nuptials.
Dave
John Lubeski
04-25-2005, 11:50 AM
Very nice jewelry case. I have a similar project in my future. Hopefully it will turn out as nice as yours. The bookmatching on the doors is a nice touch.

Where did you get the hook hardware?

I got all the hardware from Lee Valley, they also have a 6 hook version.

Thanks,
John
lou sansone
04-25-2005, 11:50 AM
jee... every word has already been used to say that the box is beautiful.


congratulations and best wishes in your marriage

lou
Jason Tuinstra
04-25-2005, 12:10 PM
John, great looking project! Your choice and use of wood is great.
Dale Rodabaugh
04-25-2005, 4:46 PM
Excellent job.
Tom Pritchard
04-25-2005, 4:54 PM
John, this box was truly a labor of love! It is beautiful, and I'm willing to bet that your bride will cherish it! Great job on all accounts, great finish, great design, excellent workmanship, a real "10"!! Way to go!
Karl Laustrup
04-25-2005, 5:38 PM
John, I'm speechless.

Well, almost. Might I inquire as to the overall dimensions?
I have one on my short list. The design I am/was going to use is nice, but pales in comparison to yours.

Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. And your other projects are similarly first class. :D

Oh, yeah, all the best in your marriage. :)
Chris Damm
04-25-2005, 5:41 PM
The only thing wrong with it (so my wife says) is that it is WAY to small. Oh well you can always make a bigger one!




NICE JOB!
John Lubeski
04-25-2005, 7:42 PM
John, I'm speechless.

Well, almost. Might I inquire as to the overall dimensions?
I have one on my short list. The design I am/was going to use is nice, but pales in comparison to yours.

Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. And your other projects are similarly first class. :D

Oh, yeah, all the best in your marriage. :)

Karl,

I would measure it to get the exact dimensions, but I've already boxed it and wrapped it up.:D It is approx. 15in tall, 11in wide, and 6 3/8in wide.

Thanks,
John
John Lubeski
04-25-2005, 7:45 PM
The only thing wrong with it (so my wife says) is that it is WAY to small. Oh well you can always make a bigger one!




NICE JOB!

LOL......we have a small house, a small bedroom.........and an even smaller budget, so this should work just fine for now!! It least I hope it takes a while to fill this one up!