Classic Woodworking: Shaker-inspired Blanket Chest (107)
May 18, 2018
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In this week’s episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with bracket feet using an exterior of cherry and interior of white pine panels. He’ll use a special jig to create dovetail corners. This chest is functional, but is also a classic piece that’s bolstered by its distinct design.
For more information on how to buy lumber, see the articles How Pros Look at Lumber and The Language of the Lumberyard.
For more on milling lumber, see the articles Master the Jointer and Mill Lumber Safely.
For more on cutting curves on the bandsaw, see the article Flawless Curves on the Bandsaw.
To learn more about dovetail jigs, see the article Dovetail Jigs.
To learn how Tom installs the hinges for this project, watch the video How to Fit Hinges on a Shaker Blanket Chest.
Comments
Dust collection on the Felder leaves a bit to be desired. And what is the point of a Festool router without the dust hose connected? The main reason to pay 2-3X for a Festool router is the dust collection.
At least the film crew is finally starting to get the hang of it the first five episodes were a little hard to watch I have to admit
Thanks for your comments guys, it means a lot to know you’re engaged enough to make observations aimed at making the show even better.
I must say, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but being new to the Felder tablesaw i was slow to realize the lower dust colletion port had gotten clogged up which accounts for some of the dust you see. The Felder actually has an excellent dust colletion system, when the lower port is clear, and when the overhead colletor is also in place...which we often swing to the side so the action if the cut is exposed for the viewer to more clearly see what is happening with the cut.
And it was a similar situation when routing the dovetails while using the Leigh dovetail jig. The Leigh jig has an easy to use and very effective dust collector which we had to temporarily remove so you could see what was actually happening with the cut.
So there is a bit if a balancing act between using each tool with every feature attached and getting the best camera shot to clearly communicate what is actually happening...which in the end is our primary objective.
Hope there are also things you like and think we’re doing well. And thanks again for your constructive comments!
See you next time in the shop,
Tom
Will plans be available for this project?
Thanks!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode as well as the others. Very nice work and great projects. Having access through Fine Woodworking is greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to season two.
I have a question concerning the finish that was applied: Why shellac? It isn't abrasion resistance or water resistance. If this could be used as a bed side bench and blanket chest, wouldn't a finish more resistant be better?
Two words: Nick Offerman
Hey Tom, you are using the sliding table saw like a cabinet saw! Use the sliding part of it - it's much safer. For rip cuts such as you were doing (and indeed for cross cuts and many other types of cut), it's more natural to fix the board on the sliding part of the saw and leave the waste on the right side of the blade. Perhaps there is a specific reason you are choosing not to do this?
Best wishes,
David.
How may I purchase the Shaker-Inspired Blanket Chest (Episode 107) ?
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Tom has it available on his site here: https://www.epicwoodworking.com/plans/
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