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This is the school box from the book," The Joiner and Cabinet maker". I chose this as my return to woodworking project.

It's construction consisted of an hour here, 2 hours there, over the last couple of months.

My friend asked if she could buy it and use it for a funeral urn for a pet. I gave it to her and told her it probably had enough room for her 3 big dogs, the 2 cats, her husband and she, if so desired.

This one was made from home center solid oak, plus the project parts mentioned in the "Woodworking" magazine instructions. The finish is simply a couple of coats of Danish oil (buffed between coats) and some wax to finish.

Notes: The strap hinges from Lee Valley are sold singly, not in pairs. Ooops. Chest handles are not called for in the WW magazine project, but they make the chest easier to move around. I bought a set in antique brass from the local Woodcraft store.

The dimensions of this chest are perfect and I will make another one to hold my sharpening gear. It's a great hand tool only project and I highly recommend it
DS

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Nicely done. What are the dimensions?
 

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Enjoyed reading your post and what it will be used for. superb job on the construction.
 

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The proportions are good and those dovetails are front and center.
 

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Excellent build on the box. Cool story.
 

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Awesome chest! You can literaly see the effort you put in it.
 

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Nice build!
 
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