Nice chest, I have always liked the look of box joints. If you really don't like the base, since its only screwed on, you could make another one from a different wood, oak might look nice. Were you thinking about handles to help move this thing around? Rope, leather, metal, lots of options when it comes to handles. Interesting, entertaining build. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words. I don't remember exactly, but I believe I added handles subsequent to the filming. With that loose top, this thing would be hard to deal with if it didn't have handles. Yep, I learned a thing or two concerning the pine I used for the base. It looked, not good, but also not so bad until I added the finish. It may have worked if it was a totally pine chest, but mixing pine and cedar was a mistake. Thanks again for the view and the comment.
The pine legs along with the color of stain that you chose to use on this project actually work together to give it that rustic Americana look that is so popular right now. I could see putting a stenciled decoration on the outside. I have a question. I am under the impression that the biggest reason you use cedar to make these chests is because it keeps out moths or other bugs that will eat fabrics. Do other cedars that aren't as aromatic do that or does the cedar oil do this? Also would there be a problem with the oil soaking into the fabric or does it fully soak into the wood? Your description of how you used your box joint jig was very helpful. It might be one that you do a specific video about. There are probably budding woodworkers out there searching for how to make a box joint jig.
Yep, shop made jig, and as you can see, it is old as the hills. I keep threatening to make a new one, but the darn thing keeps on working as designed. Thanks for the view and the comment. Hope to see you next week.
Another great Memphis Monday. I like using box joints myself whenever I can, I'm no good at dovetails, so box joints it is. I like to use cedar oil on my turnings, plus I use it on the furniture in my house, it's a good all rounder. I do have a request of you. I know you've gone into detail many times with your table making jig, but I was wondering if you could do a dedicated video tutorial on making one please? There are a lot of take aways I would use from such a video. Thanks mate, Darryl.
Dovetails take practice, and they are pretty fast if you do them all the time, but I'm like you, I normally just use box joints. Don't know if you've ever tried it, but you can make dovetails with a scroll saw. I will try to remember to make that video on the table making jig. Please remind me if you don't see it in a week or two, as I think it would be a helpful video for anyone making a standard table. Thanks for the view and the comment. Hope to see you next week.
Nice chest! I really like the box joints.
thank you
Nice chest, I have always liked the look of box joints. If you really don't like the base, since its only screwed on, you could make another one from a different wood, oak might look nice. Were you thinking about handles to help move this thing around? Rope, leather, metal, lots of options when it comes to handles. Interesting, entertaining build. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words. I don't remember exactly, but I believe I added handles subsequent to the filming. With that loose top, this thing would be hard to deal with if it didn't have handles.
Yep, I learned a thing or two concerning the pine I used for the base. It looked, not good, but also not so bad until I added the finish. It may have worked if it was a totally pine chest, but mixing pine and cedar was a mistake.
Thanks again for the view and the comment.
The pine legs along with the color of stain that you chose to use on this project actually work together to give it that rustic Americana look that is so popular right now. I could see putting a stenciled decoration on the outside. I have a question. I am under the impression that the biggest reason you use cedar to make these chests is because it keeps out moths or other bugs that will eat fabrics. Do other cedars that aren't as aromatic do that or does the cedar oil do this? Also would there be a problem with the oil soaking into the fabric or does it fully soak into the wood? Your description of how you used your box joint jig was very helpful. It might be one that you do a specific video about. There are probably budding woodworkers out there searching for how to make a box joint jig.
Is there a supply list somewhere? I'm particularly interested in the hardware required
Fantastic job, Memphis!
Thank you very kindly. Be safe and I wish you a wonderful week.
Two takeaways. I enjoyed your instructions on the splayed legs. I also liked your setup for box joints. Shop-made jig ?
Yep, shop made jig, and as you can see, it is old as the hills. I keep threatening to make a new one, but the darn thing keeps on working as designed.
Thanks for the view and the comment. Hope to see you next week.
Another great Memphis Monday. I like using box joints myself whenever I can, I'm no good at dovetails, so box joints it is. I like to use cedar oil on my turnings, plus I use it on the furniture in my house, it's a good all rounder.
I do have a request of you. I know you've gone into detail many times with your table making jig, but I was wondering if you could do a dedicated video tutorial on making one please? There are a lot of take aways I would use from such a video. Thanks mate, Darryl.
Dovetails take practice, and they are pretty fast if you do them all the time, but I'm like you, I normally just use box joints. Don't know if you've ever tried it, but you can make dovetails with a scroll saw.
I will try to remember to make that video on the table making jig. Please remind me if you don't see it in a week or two, as I think it would be a helpful video for anyone making a standard table.
Thanks for the view and the comment. Hope to see you next week.