I built a blanket chest, following your guideline, with many modifications. I could not have done it without your direction and advise. Thanks, greatly appreciated. My wife loves it!
Jon, it is always a pleasure to watch you work. No theatrics, just the calm capable application of artistic and woodworking skills. You make it look easy, but I would never try drawing lines and curves by hand like that.
hi Jon, for me the looks of the box seems like a lot of work to do it, but the way you show me, it is not. you made it simple and easy. You are such a guru. Thankyou.
I've officially watched this video over 50 times. Though I already built a blanket chest based on your design, I did make modifications to make it mine, or a little different. I bet if everyone that built a blanket chest based on your design emailed you a pic for your website, you would see many beautiful variations. Probably many thousand pictures. That is cool. Still, we all did it because of you. Thanks Jon Peters! You are a woodworking artist
This is the video I needed. I've been wanting to build one for my 15 month old daughter. The face frame and decorative molding was the idea I had but still debating on the leg idea or just go with bottom side rails. Nothing better than building something like this for your own child instead of the cheap ones from the store. Thanks again!
not all skilled carpenters can teach the skills. It requires the mentor to break each step down to the basics and remembering that many beginners are watching. Jon has achieved this in spades which isn't easy IMO. Great job Sir
Coming from a a structural engineering student, its a pleasure to learn about the practical aspects in order to compliment the design aspects we learn in school! Thank you for your videos Jon! If you can focus more on structures like a shed, that would be great :)
I spent a long time trying to find the right project to make for my daughter (who is going to be born in about week). I consider myself an extreme novice when it comes to woodworking, but I thought I'd give this a try. I took my time and followed the instructions closely and it came out wonderfully. I didn't have a couple of the tools (e.g., Kreg Jig) so I improvised a little bit which worked out pretty well, and I just don't have the skills to curve the bottoms of the legs so I left them straight. It lacks a bit of the precision that Mr. Peters demonstrates in the video but I'm very proud of it none-the-less. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful design and easy to understand instructions! Regards. JP
JP Garrison - Thanks for sharing your experience. Like you I am an extreme novice and I was apprehensive about attempting this project. However, your comment has inspired me to try and build it. All the best in your woodworking. Jon Peters - Thank you for all of the great designs, how-to instruction and inspiration. Pls keep the vids coming!
Hi JP. I hope you don't mind me asking but what is the dimensions of the base cap molding that you used? The ones around here are around 1 3/8" wide and it looks on the video that the one he uses is smaller.
Jon I have enjoyed Making this blanket chest. It is a Christmas present for my brother and sister-in-law. I made them a Murphy bed last year and it matches prefect. Thanks a million.
Hi Jon, Just finished this project in time for my Grandsons First birthday! Thank you for the video, And cut list...Cutting the molding is a challenge, but if your patient, it can be done!...Great Design Jon!!
Jon makes it look so simple. I wish all wood worker teachers would teach so clear and concise! Directions like this are an inspiration. Maybe, I can do this too! It may take me a month and my lines my not be perfect, but now it's possible. Thanks
I think you did a great job explaining the tools you used and how to build the chest. I'll be looking at your website and more of your videos and will try to tackle this project.
You really explain this so well it seems like any guy could take this on with a bit of patience. Thanks a lot for taking the time to make it, the chest and the vid.
What an awesome video - you've struck the perfect balance of being really informative without dragging the pace. Everything I could have wanted to see, you got in there and showed. Amazing work. Thank you!
Hola! 🖐I really, really like how it is looking. I can foresee making a few of these for my sons to store the grandkiddos blankets and such. Thanks for making this really nice project approachable with this well produced and explained video. Now, going to Part II. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊
Jon, I made this chest and although it turned out good it was a challenge for me but in a good way. You challenged me to be a better woodworker and I thank you for that. The chest is for my new granddaughter and I needed to attach safety hinges to the lid. This proved to be a task that was beyond my ability and I made several mistakes. The lid was just too heavy for most hinges. If there is another one out there that you know maybe it could help someone else. What I eventually wound up doing was taking the hinge support piece of and replacing it with a 3/4 piece using Rockler torsion hinges. This worked great and doesn't look bad either. I know she will enjoy it for years to come.
Your newfound Kreg jig goes to show that newer is not always better. That thing reminds me of the old Rocketman show. Enjoyed your video. I tried to make a straight line like you do...maybe one day you might make a video, for us, to show that awesome technique. Thanks for posting.
I made in 3/4 of the way through the build. I was making it for my wife until my daughter claimed it!!! Thanks for the great video and it's a wonderful chest
Hi J wow thats not going to fall apart so well made, when you cut the little piece of molding, you could tape the small piece to the saw 1st before cutting if like me you have sawdust all over the floor, G
A great job as always, and fantastic project which you mack it look easy. I consider watching your videos as quality time for my, thank you and God bless you.
Jon, I love the video and you make it look easy. I am fairly new to woodworking and have collected just about all the tools needed except for the Kreg jig. My only issue is finding the lumber to start the chest. Lumber is very expensive if you don't shop around. Thanks again, Harley
I made mine out of clear pine. I've got several compliments on it. Thanks, your instructions were easy to follow. I am making a second one with a 1x8 pine base instead of legs.
Thanks for the great video Jon, I'm making this for my daughter as a Christmas gift, about 90% done right now, just have the lid, prepping, and painting left
Jon, Keep up the good work! Your teaching skills are great and your Camera work / editing even better! I have watched hundreds of DIY wood project videos... But you sir, have me en route to the hardware store.
Jon,I love the way the molding looks!What a great job man,I've been learning a ton from your videos,I feel like thx to your videos its taking me from amateur to semi-pro,lol.Thx anyways.Abel from Texas!
I really enjoy watching your videos. I specially appreciate how you show the small details about the way you work. Such as the way you keep track of what pieces you cut and using a brush to remove glue.
Jon, I recently started watching your videos and signed up to you website. I always wanted to do some woodworking myself, but didn't know where to start. You sir, have made it so easy to follow instructions on your plans. My first project will be the stand up planter box this spring. Thank you again for your amazing videos.
Bro., the infamous Jon Peters' Blanket Chest!! Can you believe I never watched this video. Dude, the lag idea blew my mind!!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!!
Me encanto este proyecto... Espero pronto hacer uno igual .felicidades eres un gran carpintero espero pronto tener la misma habilidad k tienes tu atte. Mariela :)
But wait!,,,,,for a kreg jig system from 20 years ago which is 25yrs today it seemed pretty much nice and well made and reliable,kreg has come from really far and lived up to their name no wonder their product is a bit pricey,lol, am glad i saw this thanks jon
Not only are you a great carpenter but also a great teacher
Keep up the great work I am 32 years old and also love wood working, it never gets boring
I built a blanket chest, following your guideline, with many modifications. I could not have done it without your direction and advise. Thanks, greatly appreciated. My wife loves it!
That's great Harry, Thanks for the comment
Jon, it is always a pleasure to watch you work. No theatrics, just the calm capable application of artistic and woodworking skills. You make it look easy, but I would never try drawing lines and curves by hand like that.
hi Jon, for me the looks of the box seems like a lot of work to do it, but the way you show me, it is not. you made it simple and easy. You are such a guru. Thankyou.
Thanks
I've officially watched this video over 50 times. Though I already built a blanket chest based on your design, I did make modifications to make it mine, or a little different. I bet if everyone that built a blanket chest based on your design emailed you a pic for your website, you would see many beautiful variations. Probably many thousand pictures. That is cool. Still, we all did it because of you. Thanks Jon Peters! You are a woodworking artist
This is the video I needed. I've been wanting to build one for my 15 month old daughter. The face frame and decorative molding was the idea I had but still debating on the leg idea or just go with bottom side rails. Nothing better than building something like this for your own child instead of the cheap ones from the store. Thanks again!
rjdshmetal thanks , so true have a good build
Love this chest, will try to build for my daughter. I have no wood working experience but will try. Thanks Jon for the video.
not all skilled carpenters can teach the skills. It requires the mentor to break each step down to the basics and remembering that many beginners are watching. Jon has achieved this in spades which isn't easy IMO. Great job Sir
Coming from a a structural engineering student, its a pleasure to learn about the practical aspects in order to compliment the design aspects we learn in school!
Thank you for your videos Jon! If you can focus more on structures like a shed, that would be great :)
I spent a long time trying to find the right project to make for my daughter (who is going to be born in about week). I consider myself an extreme novice when it comes to woodworking, but I thought I'd give this a try. I took my time and followed the instructions closely and it came out wonderfully. I didn't have a couple of the tools (e.g., Kreg Jig) so I improvised a little bit which worked out pretty well, and I just don't have the skills to curve the bottoms of the legs so I left them straight. It lacks a bit of the precision that Mr. Peters demonstrates in the video but I'm very proud of it none-the-less. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful design and easy to understand instructions! Regards. JP
Really nice to hear JP, thanks so much and all the best, Jon
JP Garrison - Thanks for sharing your experience. Like you I am an extreme novice and I was apprehensive about attempting this project. However, your comment has inspired me to try and build it. All the best in your woodworking.
Jon Peters - Thank you for all of the great designs, how-to instruction and inspiration. Pls keep the vids coming!
Will do , Thanks Dave
Hi JP. I hope you don't mind me asking but what is the dimensions of the base cap molding that you used? The ones around here are around 1 3/8" wide and it looks on the video that the one he uses is smaller.
Wonderful design
Don't worry about the long videos and thank you for showing a detailed process.
Jon I have enjoyed Making this blanket chest. It is a Christmas present for my brother and sister-in-law. I made them a Murphy bed last year and it matches prefect. Thanks a million.
Nice video!
Hi Jon, Just finished this project in time for my Grandsons First birthday! Thank you for the video, And cut list...Cutting the molding is a challenge, but if your patient, it can be done!...Great Design Jon!!
That’s great Chris, thanks for the note. If you want send me a photo and I put on my site or Face Book.
The greatest product!
Jon makes it look so simple. I wish all wood worker teachers would teach so clear and concise! Directions like this are an inspiration. Maybe, I can do this too! It may take me a month and my lines my not be perfect, but now it's possible. Thanks
I think you did a great job explaining the tools you used and how to build the chest. I'll be looking at your website and more of your videos and will try to tackle this project.
Thanks Rich
Mr. Jon your good very very good. Wonderful. your professor. thanks profe. jon
You have the knack of taking an ordinary box and making it look great. Thanks for sharing this Jon.
Jon, I love the look and design of this chest!
Good video, great editing, showed all the detail without hurrying through.
Very Nice! Love how the chest looks. My wife was asking me to build a blanket chest. Now i have a great example
I loved how he showed his cut sheet , and really went into details.
My husbands next project!! Thank you for sharing
Hi Jon is such pleasure to see your videos, thanks for sharing.
Cool project! Thanks for sharing Mr. Peters.
You really explain this so well it seems like any guy could take this on with a bit of patience. Thanks a lot for taking the time to make it, the chest and the vid.
What an awesome video - you've struck the perfect balance of being really informative without dragging the pace. Everything I could have wanted to see, you got in there and showed. Amazing work. Thank you!
That's great man, thank you
This is one of my favorite builds Jon! I'm going to give this leg design a shot. Again thanks for sharing.
Cool, go for it, Thanks Edgar and good luck with the project.
Jon, thank you. I made this as a Christmas present for my wife this year!
That’s awesome! Thanks for the comment and merry Christmas!
Excellent work, and not too long of a video at all. Looking forward to part two!
Nice job and guitar playing is a great touch.
Beautiful piece of furniture..love the legs too. Wow!!
Curtis Stewart Thanks Curtis
Youre welcome sir.
True craftsman. Enjoy your videos.
Thank you
Hola! 🖐I really, really like how it is looking. I can foresee making a few of these for my sons to store the grandkiddos blankets and such. Thanks for making this really nice project approachable with this well produced and explained video. Now, going to Part II. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊
Jon, I made this chest and although it turned out good it was a challenge for me but in a good way. You challenged me to be a better woodworker and I thank you for that. The chest is for my new granddaughter and I needed to attach safety hinges to the lid. This proved to be a task that was beyond my ability and I made several mistakes. The lid was just too heavy for most hinges. If there is another one out there that you know maybe it could help someone else. What I eventually wound up doing was taking the hinge support piece of and replacing it with a 3/4 piece using Rockler torsion hinges. This worked great and doesn't look bad either. I know she will enjoy it for years to come.
That’s fantastic! I’m really happy to hear it. I do plan to make another one this fall and I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks!
Your newfound Kreg jig goes to show that newer is not always better. That thing reminds me of the old Rocketman show. Enjoyed your video. I tried to make a straight line like you do...maybe one day you might make a video, for us, to show that awesome technique. Thanks for posting.
I made in 3/4 of the way through the build. I was making it for my wife until my daughter claimed it!!! Thanks for the great video and it's a wonderful chest
very well done and nice project enjoyed it very much
You are the rain man of straight lines!!
Wow what a beautiful job.
excellent craftmanship, very nice done. i was wondering why you chose to have the screws showing, but now i know why...! thank you for this idea.
Very nice project. Well done.
Awesome job on the chest Jon. I am looking forward to the design you settle on for the top of the chest.
Derek
Hi J wow thats not going to fall apart so well made, when you cut the little piece of molding, you could tape the small piece to the saw 1st before cutting if like me you have sawdust all over the floor,
G
Greetings from Poland , your films are very inspiring for me!!!
A great job as always, and fantastic project which you mack it look easy.
I consider watching your videos as quality time for my, thank you and God bless you.
i just started up a millwork shop (i'm on the sales end of it). really enjoy watching, especially at lunchtime. keep up the good work. more more more.
Hey Jon. I really love your videos. Thanks so much for taking the time to make them.
That is one nice blanket chest, wish I could cut mitres as neat as you'res
Nice work Jon. Thanks!
Excellent work on this design, I wish that I could make something like this
Can't wait for part 2. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful work: a stylish blanket chest.
Nice blanket chest, thanks for sharing Jon.
Beautiful box!
The free hand pencil marks are impressive
I'm sure my children will love it, thank you for object.
i like your videos. you simply get down to the task at hand without any attemp at making corny jokes. (that's a compliment) well done mate.
You are the man! It looked so awesome the entire time you were assembling. You also made seem easy enough for me to do...ha! Nice job!
Thanks man, appreciate it
I literally just told my wife I'd make a toy chest for our son last night, and this was in my subscriber feed today.
no stile and rail bit. just simple rips and miters. love it. it really come sown to how well you can hid your glue joints....
Jon, Love your projects, they all look very classy.
May Almighty Allah bless your hand work
Excellent workmanship!
always so interesting and a very good teacher. Thank you.
Jon, thanks for make great video and this is exactly what I am looking for. You are GREAT teacher. Have a wonderful day.
Thanks Mai, and you to
Jon,
I love the video and you make it look easy. I am fairly new to woodworking and have collected just about all the tools needed except for the Kreg jig. My only issue is finding the lumber to start the chest. Lumber is very expensive if you don't shop around.
Thanks again,
Harley
3348harley Thank you
You sir, are a god among us mere mortals.....
Thank you!
Good tips for those tiny inside miter cuts. Nice work BTW
+Matt King thanks Matt
Great end result and instruction!
@@Colt-4570 thank you!
I made mine out of clear pine. I've got several compliments on it. Thanks, your instructions were easy to follow. I am making a second one with a 1x8 pine base instead of legs.
Thanks for the great video Jon, I'm making this for my daughter as a Christmas gift, about 90% done right now, just have the lid, prepping, and painting left
Never seen that model kreg jig. That is awesome. Love my blue plastic but that is superior. Great work too by the way!
very, very, very good your work... congratulations
nice work Jon
Thank you
It's a really nice piece of work by the way.
Jon, Keep up the good work! Your teaching skills are great and your Camera work / editing even better! I have watched hundreds of DIY wood project videos... But you sir, have me en route to the hardware store.
Nice clear easy to understand film 😃
Thanks for the good feed back.
Jon,I love the way the molding looks!What a great job man,I've been learning a ton from your videos,I feel like thx to your videos its taking me from amateur to semi-pro,lol.Thx anyways.Abel from Texas!
Great blanket chest I will make it in walnut or cherry
Quality workmanship
Awesome project. Nice work!
Can't wait to see the finish product
wonderful project I really like the detail.
Thanks Paul
Hey it’s John Peters!
Great video, you have a pleasant disposition and answered all the questions I was thinking of whilst veiwing
Love it ! And it’s built like a tank it will last a lifetime 👍
Very nice! I'll try to make one.
Hubert - Germany
Thanks for the video Jon. Built mine this week with pine and a few molding changes. Very good video!!
I really enjoy watching your videos. I specially appreciate how you show the small details about the way you work. Such as the way you keep track of what pieces you cut and using a brush to remove glue.
Jon, I recently started watching your videos and signed up to you website. I always wanted to do some woodworking myself, but didn't know where to start. You sir, have made it so easy to follow instructions on your plans. My first project will be the stand up planter box this spring. Thank you again for your amazing videos.
good work, very professional.
Fantastic work. I love poplar.
Thanks
Bro., the infamous Jon Peters' Blanket Chest!! Can you believe I never watched this video. Dude, the lag idea blew my mind!!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!!
Me encanto este proyecto... Espero pronto hacer uno igual .felicidades eres un gran carpintero espero pronto tener la misma habilidad k tienes tu atte. Mariela :)
Great build Jon
Miter work is excellent !!!
But wait!,,,,,for a kreg jig system from 20 years ago which is 25yrs today it seemed pretty much nice and well made and reliable,kreg has come from really far and lived up to their name no wonder their product is a bit pricey,lol, am glad i saw this thanks jon
Looks great. I had made the headboard you posted a video of a while back and this would match perfect.
great video jon.. i am trying to learn how to built custom cabinets.. and i appreciate you help..
Thanks