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steven c newman
05-01-2018, 1:30 PM
Start off with a view of the front..
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Resawn from some fancy grained Pine..
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Box joints and the molding were done with hand tools..
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Wild grain, not a splotch, this was a two board glue-up. Brass latch and hinges..

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Open the lid, to find a tray, and a false bottom...lift each out..
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And find more storage.
Golden Oak stain, with two coats Gloss Poly. 18" x 8-1/2" by 4-1/2" tall.
Tray has finger-grip grooves, cut with a gouge, and sanded smooth.

Jim Becker
05-01-2018, 1:57 PM
It has an interesting "vintage" look to it! Very nice!

Mel Fulks
05-01-2018, 6:40 PM
Yes! Looks like a real antique.....except the "original finish" has been removed;maybe a microscope will reveal original color. It's even got an idiosyncratic base moulding unavailable at any of the big box stores...impeccable proof of age!!

Charlie Jones
05-02-2018, 11:18 AM
Nice and different. Good work.