Latest Tack Trunk Commission Completed

[Jim Becker]

Yesterday, I completed yet another tack trunk commission. In general, this one is similar to several in the past, but had some additional requirements around mobility. The client needed it to be able to move away from the wall to open the top trunk when it's in place at her barn because of some shelving that would interfere with the lid. In addition, she needed the top trunk to be able to be mobile so it can travel to away shows...that meant additional reinforcement in the carcass and building of a removable dolly to be used during those circumstances. This is black walnut over dyed birch. The laser cut appliqué was produced for me by our own Mike Null.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/a-j-adopt/Woodworking/Tack-Trunks/IMG_2846_zpsa67d296f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/a-j-adopt/Woodworking/Tack-Trunks/IMG_2844_zpsca1e1078.jpg

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Closeup of the base unit
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[Christopher Charles]

Nice! Looks like it would make a great tool chest :)

[Lori Kleinberg]

Looks good, Jim, versatile.

[Andrew Hughes]

I agree that would make great took chest.Are you getting them made quicker than the previous.I like the color of that one.Thanks for sharing .Aj

[Gus Dundon]

Looks better than some on my house. Great design and construction!

[Ray Schafer]

That is awesome!

[Todd Burch]

Looks nice Jim!

[Mike Null]

Jim

Really great work. I agree with the others, with a few slight modifications it would make a splendid tool chest for me.

[Jim Becker]

...Are you getting them made quicker than the previous...

This one actually took a little longer because of the extra reinforcement and the mobility needs. I don't really go for "speed", however...for what folks are paying, I have to be more careful about quality. These tack trunks are "nicer" than many folks use. More typical is a basic cheap plywood box with standard corner molding on the edges, "Minwax" stains and poly and hardware store hardware. If they don't make them themselves, folks will pay $350-500 for that. What I make as shown goes for $1000-1200, depending on options. I only do a few of these in a year...it's not a business and I don't have time for that.

And yes, the general idea would work nicely for a "furniture grade" tool box setup! But I'd be doing primarily drawers for that purpose for obvious reasons.

[Wade Holloway]

Jim not sure if it went through or not but I sent you a PM with a few questions. Very nice job by the way, looks great!

[Jim Becker]

Jim not sure if it went through or not but I sent you a PM with a few questions. Very nice job by the way, looks great!
I just answered your PM.