This is the guy who modestly claimed to be a beginner with hand tools, but casually put together a dovetailed box while "testing" the saws and chisels. He also brought along some panels of his carvings, which were wonderful.
He just sent me photos of his tool chest:
"Western maple carcass, cherry and hickory tills, the top edges of the runners are ipe. Bottom is t&g pine"
Nice work, James!
Nice work on the chest for sure. And the carving would make Follensbee proud I bet!
ReplyDeleteI tend to agree with the conventional wisdom that a chest should be painted, so that it can be used with no fear of damage... but I can't fault James for keeping this one pure to show off the joinery and the grain!
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