Toy Chest

[Larry Rose]

I just finished this cypress toy chest for my Granddaughters christmas present. The finish is amber shelac topped with poly. I bought a set of hinges from Rockler that won't let the lid slam shut. They are not very attractive but maybe they'll save some little fingers and when she's older I can put some better looking ones on.

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[PChristy]

Nice job Larry - :icon_thum Better safe on the little fingers then appearance anytime :icon_thum

 

[JackLeg]

Another great looking cypress project, Larry! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

You're my "cypress hero!" :notworthy: I love working with cypress. I presume the "dots" are plugs? Walnut? Especially like the finish. I've never use shellac, but you gave me a reason to start. It seems to work well on cypress.

Keep 'em coming, Pard. You da man!
:wsmile:

 

[Larry Rose]

Another great looking cypress project, Larry! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

You're my "cypress hero!" :notworthy: I love working with cypress. I presume the "dots" are plugs? Walnut? Especially like the finish. I've never use shellac, but you gave me a reason to start. It seems to work well on cypress.

Keep 'em coming, Pard. You da man!
:wsmile:

They are plugs but I made them from a scrap piece of ebony. I really like the color shelac gives cypress but if you try it, cut 50% or so with alcohol and use as many coats as it takes to get what you want. It dries so fast that youcan put on several coats a day.

 

[Trent Mason]

Beautiful work Larry. :icon_thum

 

[Canuck]

Nice solid looking work, Larry!

Should definately stand the test of time and be cherished for a very long time.

Well done.:icon_thum

Wayne

 

[CrealBilly]

Really nice toy chest Larry it looks like a blanket chest :thumbs_up

 

[Sealeveler]

Beautiful toy box there.You said granddaughters,how are they gonna pass it on to their children.Tony

 

[red]

Beautiful work and I love the cypress. Great job.

Red

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Beautiful work Larry!!!

 

[Ken Massingale]

You made that Cypress awesome!