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Classic Oak Blanket Chest
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.
This three-part video (runs a little under 25 minutes) 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.
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