Blanket (Hope) Chest - Final

[Bill in Buena Park]

Some may recall this project I made for my daughter about 7 years ago, a blanket chest of Philippine Mahogany. I intended to photograph and post the completed chest, but realized I never did. After my daughter picked the finish (red mahogany stain and wipe-on poly) and I completed, including the aromatic cedar lining, piano hinge and friction lid stays, due to a lot of moving around due to jobs and life, she wasn't able to take delivery until today (I've had it carefully stored this whole time.) So I grabbed the camera to document the completed chest before sending it off with her. Thanks for looking.

[leehljp]

Sure does look Nice! Very Very Nice! Beautiful work!

[BadeMillsap]

Really outstanding work Bill! An heirloom for sure ...

[capncarl]

If she enjoys and loves it as much as my wife does her hope chest ( which was her mothers store bought chest, not custom made like yours) it will be cherished for generations! Did you sign the chest? Write a note in the lid? A signature by the maker and a note to whom it was built for really does something for a custom piece! That will mark this chest long after you are gone! There is still time before she picks it up and she will love you for it.

capncarl

[Ken Massingale]

That's really beautiful craftsmanship, Bill. Be proud.

[Turaj]

That is lovely work Bill. Beautiful indeed!

[Black wallnut]

Nice! She will cherish it for decades! Well done!

[GPA61]

Excellent work. Looks great!!

[cwsmith]

Now there's an heirloom for sure. Beautiful work!

CWS

[Bill in Buena Park]

Thanks all for the kind words. When we opened it up, that aromatic cedar smelled as fresh as it did on the day it was completed. She couldn't wait to get it home, and I hope it gives her many years of good service.

[Pappy]

Every comment that came to mind has already been said. Love the raised panel look!

[chopnhack]

Fantastic workmanship Bill! The finish looked flawless and the panel were perfect. Great job!!

[atgcpaul]

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.