Woodworking HowTo - Oak Blanket Chest - Part 1 (of 3)

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Part 1 of 3 -
John W. Nixon from Eagle Lake Woodworking demonstrates how to build a classic oak blanket chest. Some of the notable features include - Dovetailed Construction, Exposed Spline Joints, An Arts and Crafts inspired style, and replica hand-hammered hardware.

The 23 minutes video covers:
* Gluing up wide panels.
* Making a dovetailed box.
* Pattern routing.
* Spline joints.
* Shop-made laminate press.
* Installing hardware - hinges, lid support, & lockset.
* 3 step finish process using dye, stain and polyurethane.

Visit www.eagleLakeWoodworking.com to see the rest of the videos in this series, as well as videos on other woodworking topics.

Eagle Lake Woodworking is the home of the world's first foot-activated motorized router lift that makes router table mortising quick and easy.

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Woodworking HowTo - Oak Blanket Chest - Part 1 (of 3)

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  • Hi , John. Thanks. ...

    Hi , John.
    Thanks.
    Wood- Okume
    Dimension:80,0x40,0x45,0 cm.

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  • Hi Baro, I look ...

    Hi Baro,

    I look forward to seeing your version of the blanket chest! Judging from your other work, I'm sure it will be fantastic.

    Good luck, and let me know if you need any dimensions or other details.

    John

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  • Hi John , how are ...

    Hi John , how are you?

    Today i start with new project , Oak Blanket Chest .....I am sorry but i must
    =copy-paste= your work , its amazing...
    ok , thats all ....Video comming soon.

    Best regards , Baro.

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  • Ah well... Armpit ...

    Ah well... Armpit dosn't sound so bad as when we say 'Backside'! I am sitting on mine right now, shall we say? Lol! Thanks for the info. I will check it out. Mind you, your woodshop would make 6 of mine!
    John

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  • Hi John; Did you ...

    Hi John;

    Did you shop-make the dovetail template, or is it a manufactured product?
    It seems much less fuss than even the Keller and that was simple enough to use.

    Oh, I had to smile btw... 'Backside' means something entirely diffeent in the UK! We would say Rearside or Rear face..
    Obliged
    John W. UK.

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  • You could ...

    You could definitely glue in the bottom panel since it was plywood. The one advantage would be the bottom may rattle a little less. It might add a bit of strength, but the dovetailed box is plenty strong. Adding the base make it even stronger.

    The only drawback might be cleaning up squeeze out on the inside of the box. Other than that, there's no harm in gluing in a plywood bottom.

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  • Nice video! I'm ...

    Nice video! I'm curious if there are any benefits or drawbacks to gluing the bottom panel into the dado?

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  • Nice work. Is there ...

    Nice work. Is there a reason you are wearing a ring at the table saw? That is so dangerous its not even

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