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  1. 8th January 2005, 03:56 PM #1
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    Good afternoon everyone.
    I was asked to build and donate a WW project to our church charity auction in October. I built a blanket chest. The timbers are black walnut and quilted big leaf maple. Dovetail joinery throughout. Dimensions are 42" x 18 x 22 1/2". Sorry, I'm somewhat illiterate when it comes to metric (most of us yanks are). I look forward to spending some time here and learning from all of you.
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    Very nice Ken you must be a good craftsman, unusual having drawer's on a blanket box. Looks like a massive jewelry box!
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    Ken,

    That is a beautiful piece of furniture, which would no doubt have fetched a substantial price in a gallery. I hope it did not go for a song at your charity auction.

    By the way, to concert inches to millimetres, just divide by 25.4; this conversion factor, which looks as though it is a rough approximation, is actually very accurate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocker
    Ken,


    By the way, to concert inches to millimetres, just divide by 25.4; this conversion factor, which looks as though it is a rough approximation, is actually very accurate.

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    That should be multiply by 25.4.

    Very nice blanket box there. Look forward to seeing more of your pics.
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    Rocker and Alex,
    Thanks for the conversion tip.
    Rocker - it brought $1,300 US at the auction. Considering it was a benefit auction at our chaurch, I was pretty happy with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KenSmith
    Good afternoon everyone.
    I look forward to spending some time here and learning from all of you.
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    Ken, judging by the quality of the blanket box, it looks like you will be doing some "teaching" . Lovely work.

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    That is startling - I am inspired by the skill of guys like you - and the fact that it wasn't even for yourself makes it even better...thanks for sharing it


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    Very nice work Ken. What finish did you use?
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    Slavo,

    The finish is seal coat of 1# dewaxed shellac followed by 6 coats of watco natural danish oil and sealed with watco wipe-on poly.
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    Hi Ken,

    A fantastic effort, looks great. By the way, 1 inch is EXACTLY 25.4mm

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  13. 27th January 2005, 02:26 AM #12
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    Ken, this is beautiful, would you be willing to share the plans or the source for them.

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    Nicely done, love the Walnut. I have some 6mm walnut at home, just havent worked out what to do with it just yet.
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