Tack Box Completed

[Guy Germaine]

Well, almost. I still need to mount the brass hardware, but the finish is on:

This was my first attempt at making sand-shaded fans.

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Before you ask, the Newf inlay is not "upside down", per se. We decided to put the Newf inlay this way, instead of facing the doors because the box will be open most of the time, and we wanted the Newf to be "right side up" when people walked past.
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Close-up of the dovetailed drawers.
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[Jim Becker]

Wow, very nice!

I'll be needing to build something similar for Nastia's horsie activities in the near future...yours is an inspiration!

[Greg Cole]

Very nice, I love the walnut and the inlay.
Cheers.
Greg

[Jason Tuinstra]

That turned out really nice. I like the figure/grain that you selected for the doors. It works really well. Great job.

[Bill Wyko]

Fantastic job. Great dovetails too. Very good attention to detail. Especially on the marquetry.

[Tom Sontag]

Well done Guy. It looks terrific!

Let us know if the client notices the bookmatch newfies.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very nicely done.....I like your choice of woods, marquetry and joinery! Very nicely done!

[John Michaels]

I really like the grain on that walnut. Beautiful chest and outstanding craftsmanship.

[John Keeton]

Guy, you packed a lot of utility into that project! Lots of bells and whistles, too. Very nice work, and the use of the sapwood in the walnut drawer sides really is an interesting touch. I normally avoid sapwood, but this use really shows its best side. Very fine!

[Guy Germaine]

Thanks John. Actually, it's not walnut sapwood. It's from a piece of rainbow poplar that I got from Tom Sontag when I picked up the walnut for this project.

[John Thompson]

Looks great and it's obvious you put a lot of work into it.

Well done...

Sarge..

[Mike Cutler]

Guy

That's a fantastic looking Tack/Grooming Box!
I hope you liked making it, because I can't see you getting through a show without inquiries to make more.
That's truly a fine piece of work. Well done.

[Mike Cutler]

Wow, very nice!

I'll be needing to build something similar for Nastia's horsie activities in the near future...yours is an inspiration!

Jim

Dover Saddlery has a few tack boxes you may want to look at as well.
They're nowhere close to the level of quality that Guy's is, but the basic layout of the boxes are good. ( Actually they are not well made boxes. Stapled plywood, 1/4", with a spray on finish. I can't see them lasting many years in a barn)

[Jim Becker]

Fortunately, Nastia's tack box can be smaller since it's just for a change of clothing, her helmet and some grooming tools for the foreseeable future. Once I see what will be possible with the "location" aspect...the tack room at the barn is pretty full...I can decide if a drawer for clothing will be possible or not. I was looking at them at the local saddlery as well as Horseman's Outlet over in Hunterdon County, NJ recently for ideas. In the mean time...Rubbermaid knock-offs to the rescue! LOL

And again, Guy's work is outstanding...

[Ron Bontz]

Well I have to ask. A co worker of mine, who's daughter has a horse, saw this and was wondering what something like that would cost. Excellent work BTW.:)

[Guy Germaine]

I'm not too sure it's big enough for horse tack. It's 30"W X 18"H X 12" deep. I was just asked to make another one for a lady in Kentucky. I told her the price for one like this would be $400.

[Mike Cutler]

Guy

$400.00. Wow! I hope she said yes. That's a steal for the quality level you put into it.

It could be a little small for a horse tack trunk, depending on how much stuff is kept in one. The two that I have made were 29"x29"x55" and 27"x28"x36"ish.

With a horse tack trunk, part of the design has to account for someone sitting on it. Everyone sits on them. They can take a heckuva beating too.

That's still a fine chest you've made. I find myself coming back and looking at the overall design to be utilized as a portable handtool chest. You never know, you might see a copy soon.:D,;)

[Guy Germaine]

Thanks Mike. I appreciate the comments. You know, they say that imitation is the sincerest from of flattery. I look foward to seeing your version of it.

I know that "real" tack trunks are a lot more heavy-duty then this one is. I't made for dog grooming stuff, and they normally sit them on top of the dog crates, so the stuff is right at hand. I've seen some of the women at these dog shows, and they better not sit on this. It'll never handle it! :eek:

[Lori Kleinberg]

Wow! That has to be the best looking tack box I have ever seen. Beautiful details. Thanks for sharing.

[Jerry Olexa]

Extremely nice work...Good job!!!