Looking Back at the 2014 Blanket Chest Build

Remember the blanket chest from 2014? I just shared a new post on the project, and it’s amazing to see how much both the shop and I have changed over the past 11 years.

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I’m happy to say that this project inspired many people to pick up the craft of woodworking. Originally, I built this chest for my daughter, Olivia, and she still uses it today. It’s fun to look back at this project and see how much the shop has evolved—the tools have been upgraded, the lighting is better, and the space is much more organized.

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What hasn’t changed is the woodworking itself. At the end of the day, it’s still all about solid, straightforward furniture built to function beautifully in your home and your life.

Build Photos & Descriptions

 

1. Blanket chest built by Ron Luzniak

2. Attaching the face frames to the box

3. After attaching the face frames, the next step is adding the legs

4. Adding decorative molding to the inside of the flat panels

5. Wrapping the legs and bottom of the box with base cap molding

6. Adding cove molding at the top of the box

7. Covering the end grain of the plywood with molding made on the table saw

8. Fitting the lid to the top—one of the final steps

9. A look at the finished blanket chest before painting

10. Blanket chest built by Brand Wasik

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