Blanket Chests by Scott Gibson and Peter Turner
Taunton Press, 2011.
$24.95; 176 pp.
Treewood has won a copy of the book.
Blanket Chests: Outstanding Designs from 30 of the World’s Finest Furniture Makers is a book that will provide inspiration to woodworkers of all levels. The book begins with a chapter on “Chest Building Techniques” to give you the basics for case joinery, but then the book takes off with photos, illustrations and descriptions of the 30 different chests included. Designs range from traditional, sometimes with a twist, to contemporary.
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2014 will be the year of the blanket chest, for me. 10 to be made, hopefully each one somewhat unique to the individual family member. I could really use the input!
I should really build a blanket chest. This would be helpful to decide on a style!
Another hat in the ring...
I really should build a blanket chest eventually, and this would really help.
My daughter in-law was supposed to inherit a blanket chest. Sadly it didn't happen. So I started thinking about building one for her in the style of the missed desire. More ideas are almost always better just short of the point of confusion. Blanket chests must be the new let's build it thing. I sure have seen quite a few different options in the magazines as of late.
Thanks for the chance to win this book. I have always wanted to build a chest and this would make a great reference.
My wife wants me to build a blanket chest.
Once I am finished the Shaker style end table this would be a great opportunity to add a blanket chest in the bedroom. Thanks for the chance at winning this book.
I'd like this book.
I would enjoy reading this book. Thank you.
This would be a great book to have in my library.
Hi:
It sounds like a great book. My library is very limited and help me add to this book to it.
Thank you
We have just down-sized after the adult kids moved out but I still have the wood from a Sydney Blue Gum that grew in our backyard. I'd love to make a blanket chest for my daughter and hopefully this book might give me the perfect design to use, if I'm lucky enough to win.
Would be the perfect book for a great project.
Looks like great Christmas gift ideas. I'll let you know how they come out.
I don't really have plans to build a blanket chest but I'd love to modify one to make a toy chest for my son's 1st birthday.
I never won anything in my life but, still trying.
Sounds like a very interesting book!
Looks like a great book.
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Hello, I would love to win this book. Taunton Press print some of the best books I own and I suspect this one will be just as good. Always packed with useful and handy hints with great images.
If i win, i will read it cover to cover. ....
I've built a number of them, but I'm always looking for new ideas.
Allons-y!
Cool book and one that I've been wanting to get.
I would love to build more blanket chests like these.
Looks like a great book!
I'd love to have a blanket chest at the foot of our bed. I hope I win!
Ooh, yes please!
I had an opportunity to see this book at a show and thought it was very well written and illustrated. I've been on a quest to build blanket chests for a few years with several in the "parts cut" category while I scratched my head on the different joinery options. Time gets away and other projects come to the forefront, so my "parts" are still ready to get them to the final stage.
As I mentioned above this is a very good book. Whether you win or not, check it out for yourself, as I plan to do the same and get me over the hump from thinking to doing!
I would sure love read this one maybe while wrapped in a blanket laying on my chest.
I already have the book and it is a great pictoral review of blanket chest styles, from simple elegance to astoundingly complex carved an inlayed masterpieces. There is a preponderance of more contemporary designs (which really drew me to the book), but there are more traditional and period designs as well. Each design includes a plan sketch, technique pointers, and explanation of special methods involved. Although I bought the book 2 years ago, I have just selected one of Peter Turner's designs to build ("Wood that Flows") and ordered the full size plan. Mr. Turner used hickory and ash in his rendition. I'm thinking black walnut and ash or oak.
This would be a great addition to my library. Thanks for the opportunity.
There are definitely some nice looking chests in this book.
A series blanket chests started my weekend pursuit of woodworking 20 years ago. This would be an excellent book to make another round of them.
I think blanket chests are great items to pass to children. Hopefully I will win the book.
I love the round looking blanket chest.
Count me in please. Thanks
Looks like a great book. Would love to build a chest or two...
My Blanket chest is in the October issue Readers Gallery. Could use another design!
My entry
Sounds like a winner.
Another great taunton book.
Sounds like a fabulous addition to my library and impetus to get up off my duff and build at least one blanket chest. Please put me down for one entry....
I need a brake!
sounds like a great addition
This would be great, I need to make one for our daughter
This looks like a nice book to have for ideas/ inspiration
sweet book!
Would make the wife happy,
Than me.
I have been wanting to do a blanket chest for some time now. Hopefully this book will get me jump started.
My Bday is on the 30th...that would make a nice gift...:)
I would love to build a blanket chest for my new grandchild arriving February 5, 2014. I'd like to pass on a gift made from the natural elements of Mother Earth and built with my own hands. This book would guide me...thank you.
This would allow me to make the perfect wedding present for my daughter wedding in the New year.
But then I guess us Brits are excluded from the competition, as usual.
regards - John
Nice book - great designs.
Looks good to me!
Thank you. Let me know when I can pick it up!
Looks like a good source of ideas for my daughter.
I need all the expertise I can get! This looks like a good source for some.
Would love to build a blanket chest for my granddaughter for Christmas that is had build and has a sentimental value for her!
This would definitely help me make the leap from small boxes to chests!
Perfect book to learn with!
This would be a great addition to my library.
please pick me
My next project is a blanket chest for my wife, so the timing is perfect!
Tis' the season to be in the shop making gifts. This would provide some good inspiration.
The Taunton books have great photography and clear instruction so this would be a valued addition.
Thanks for the chance to win the book. It sure would come in handy when I build a blanket chest for my son and his future wife.
Got my fingers crossed!
A blanket chest is one of the most rewarding projects for any woodworker who has a few projects under his or her belt. Even though there are many different construction techniques and the design possibilities are nearly endless, a well-built blanket chest is something that should remain in the family for generations. Thank you, Mike Byrnes Woodworks "Antiques Made While You Wait" ™©®
New to Fine Woodworking and am in overload with all the project ideas. I can add a blanket chest to the list of many I want to tackle!
Would love to win this!!
This would be a great addition to my budding collection.
I built one for my Nephew and his new Wife a couple of years ago and it didn't turn out the greatest! I could really use those techniques!
This would be a great addition to my budding collection.
I built one for my Nephew and his new Wife a couple of years ago and it didn't turn out the greatest. I could really use those techniques! I'd really like to be able to build a better one.
I really enjoy making wooden chests, this book would be cool.
I have four daughters and I'm making a "hope" chest for each - so far I've made two and I'd like some ideas for the other two. Would love a chance at this offer !!
I've built a number of blanket chests over the years.
This book looks a good one for some new ideas
for designs & techniques.
Would love to read this book Thanks for the chance.
Count me in Would love to make a blanket chest to pass down through the generations.
My wife would love for me to win. I made a lot of blanket chests for weddings,graduations,and grandkids. She always insist that it is unique and I am running out of designs.
Blanket chest are great gifts and become heirlooms. I would be able to refine my designs with this book.
These books have so much reference and ideas; Yes please.
I'm looking for something to build for the new grandkids.
This book looks like it has some inspiring ideas. Count me in.
My wife would love a blanket chest to her prize quilts.
I'm always open to learning new tips and tricks.
These things just say "Home" in their special way.
OOPS ! Meant to say "in their own special way". Thanks Fine Woodworking.
What a great opportunity. It will make such a difference in my house.
Looking forward to building a blanket chest and using my new plans...
I love these books -- great inspiring ideas, a definite craftsmanship skills builder.
Perfect timing! I have just started designing three new blanket chests, one for each of my three children. I was planning to use the same design but with different wood species. Now, with the help and insight of this book, I could provide a unique design for each. I am sure my children will be happy with my typical design, but how special it will be for each to receive their own personal design inspired by the work of Scott Gibson and Peter Turner.
Thank You
A subject of great interest to me since my great grandaughter
has been asking for such a chest since age 3. (now 5)
I look forward to choosing an idea for her.
Would be nice to have in my reference library ...
Vermont pine blanket chest - that's my next goal
I have just become a member here on the site, and browsing the page is like walking in the candy-shop of my dreams. I am a student of fine woodworking in Sweden and our first Project was designing and building a tool chest, but I now want to make a bigger one, and this book look like a true source of inspiration. Whoever gets it is a lucky person.
I already feel lucky to have found your homepage.
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