A Build Inspired By "Fine Woodworking Magazine"

#finewoodworking #woodworking #furniture
In this video, I have taken inspiration from the cover of "Fine Woodworking Magazine" to create a stunning traditional blanket chest. Built with American hardwoods and classic joinery techniques.
This piece highlights timeless design and craftsmanship. It is more than just a blanket chest - it’s the potential beginning of a cherished family heirloom.
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[@rogerhodges7656]

My dad and I built his casket about ten years before he died using this box joint design on the case. We made a much more elegant lid. We made the finger joints with a homemade box jug as the pieces were far to big to stand up on the table saw.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...I am sure it was wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing, Wes

[@sueramsey7031]

That is beautiful! I love it!

[@johnchurchill786]

That is one beautiful chest Wes! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas 🎄👌👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks! You too. Happy Holidays! Wes

[@jodymontez693]

Looks nice, even with the dye. Great job!🌲🌳☃️🎅

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

I appreciate the compliments. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@3kainos]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@emilevoyer123]

THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND TEAM. EMILE AND KATHY FROM CT.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! 🎄 Wes

[@apembertonfowler]

So beautifully made. Thanks Teacher Wes. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎅🏽✌🏽🙏🏽

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you for the kind words. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Wes

[@williambrowntangleoakwoods7430]

Thanks for sharing, and Merry Christmas Wes! 🎅

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you as well. I sincerely appreciate your support this year. Wes

[@shortaybrown]

Nice piece!

[@Adrock_U]

Beautiful project! What did you use for a topcoat? Looks like it was really nice.

[@henrysara7716]

Lovely Chest West, thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you for the kind words, Merry Christmas to you as well! Wes

[@johnnyc563]

Another great build Wes. Wish you produced the plans for this one. Love the finish you chose.

[@jodymontez693]

They are in Fine woodworking magazine

[@oleboy4332]

Beautiful! You said that’s cherry wood? Really love the joinery

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thanks for the kind words...I really enjoy working with cherry wood. Wes

[@Rocky-lf9td]

Wunderschön 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...thank you very much, I appreciate the comment! Wes

[@morninboy]

Would that be considered Green and Green style?
I used to work in a furniture factory and we build antique reproduction blanket boxes with hand cut and chiseled dove tails.
It's nice to make something that should be around in a hundred and fifty years

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...I am sure it was very nice. Thank you so much for sharing, Wes

[@rickkinney1249]

Wes, next time use squeeze clamps---its much faster and still clamps tight enough. Nice video---
nice to see you working in "solid" (hardwood) rick

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi Rick...I am very familiar with squeeze clamps but they would not have given me the holding power I needed in this project. Thanks for your comment. Wes

[@apembertonfowler]

Hey Teacher Wes. Could you tell me how you attached the top? Thank you. ✌🏽🙏🏽

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...sorry I did not include that. I will do a follow up video next week and include hardware and installation. Stay Tuned. Merry Christmas!!

[@Marman56-k5f]

Very nice! What did you use for the topcoat?

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...I used Sherwood pre-cat lacquer from Sherwin Williams. Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas, Wes

[@Marman56-k5f]

@@WoodworkingWithWes thanks Wes. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@carlkellogg5342]

The Sherwood Williams stain you used did you have to have it mixed for you or was it off the shelf ? Not able to locate Library Oak stain. Thank You...

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi Carl...it was a standard Sherwood wiping stain color. Sherwood stains are available at your Sherwin Williams paint store. Thanks, Wes

[@walterrider9600]

thank you . why no glue

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...I didn't feel it was necessary with the tight fitting joints and screws. Thanks for watching! Wes

[@RonDavidowicz]

How did you attach the top?

[@DougHansen-b9l]

What was the top coat?

[@Mauricio-ht5by]

Belíssima peça
Uma dica: dubla a fala com inteligência artificial, aqui no Br as pessoas consomem muito esse conteúdo de marcenaria

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Thank you for the tip! I really appreciate your kind words. Wes

[@randytidmore8021]

You're routing in the wrong direction

[@WoodworkingWithWes]

Hi...not really. I have learned that routing in the opposite direction eliminates the possibility of tear out. I get a much cleaner route. Thanks for watching, Wes

[@robhoffman510]

@@WoodworkingWithWesI often do the same with my trim router Wes, but I think his point is valid for larger bits and hi torque situations.