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    Cherry blanket chest (pics)

    I just finished this blanket chest made of solid cherry. I still need to buff it out with 0000 steel wool but won't do it for another week to let it cure. I used raised panel construction because I didn't have enough cherry long enough to do it differently. But I thought it came out ok. Used BLO, shelac then waterlox for the finish. thanks for looking.

    rick

    http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...nketchestb.jpg


    Last edited by Rick de Roque; 01-15-2006 at 7:00 PM.
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    Where are the pics??? I would love to see it and gush

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick de Roque
    I just finished this blanket chest made of solid cherry. I still need to buff it out with 0000 steel wool but won't do it for another week to let it cure. I used raised panel construction because I didn't have enough cherry long enough to do it differently. But I thought it came out ok. Used BLO, shelac then waterlox for the finish. thanks for looking.

    rick


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    Rick that is a beautiful chest. Great work. Love the finish.
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    WOW that was worth it very nicely done!!!
    I can pay retail anywhere, so how's your service?
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    Hubba, hubba!! Great job Rick. I love Cherry and you've certainly put it to good use.
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    Your design may have been limited by your stock length but I think you now have a very unique looking chest. I can't think of another chest I've seen with a raised panel top.

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    Beautiful job Rick - a very handsome chest! The cherry is stunning - the raised panelled top is unique and very attractive. All in all - a winner!

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    Very nice blanket chest Rick!!!! Very pretty and nice work!!!! Another woodworker in Conway? Welcome to SMC.!!!!!
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    Looks great, Rick. And being I'm a cherry-o-holic...I like it even more!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis Peacock
    Very nice blanket chest Rick!!!! Very pretty and nice work!!!! Another woodworker in Conway? Welcome to SMC.!!!!!
    Dennis,
    Joe and I have gotten together and he has said alot of nice things about you. one of these times I need to get over and see your shop.
    Rick

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    Great looking blanket chest! Nice work!
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    Rick,

    The raised panels really give it a distinctive look, plus the color of the cherry is just great.

    Pete

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    The raised panels may have out of necessity, but if you hadn't said so everyone would think your idea unique and beautiful anyway.
    Absolutly goergous!

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    Nice work, beautiful craftsmanship and excellent finish.

    corey

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    It's it's a gorgeous blanket chest. My wife saw the picture and was getting ideas.

    chris
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