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Blanket Chest in progress

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Blanket Chest in progress

Frank Mutchler in Colorado Springs

>I flattened the back side of the panels with a #7. Worked like a charm but I really wish I'd stop long enough to make a decent bench ;>)!!


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Frank Mutchler in Colorado Springs

>The boss helped me glue this monster up! Only 1/32" out of square over 7'. Talk about lucky ;>)!!


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At 7 feet long it's a....

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>Coffin not a blanket chest. Looks like you've got it fitted to her too;).

Just kiddin, looks very nice and massive too. You must have a few blankets to say the least. Love to see it when it's finished.

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Re: At 7 feet long it's a....

Frank Mutchler in Colorado Springs

>Thanks, Scott. It's a commission item for a customer. I think it will weigh close to 200 lbs. when finished.....next week.

Unfortunately, the customer wants it stained a fairly dark red which will hide much of the grain...but to each his own....

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