Making a Cedar Blanket Chest with Large Box Joints

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Күн бұрын

How to make an aromatic cedar chest, or sometimes referred to as a blanket chest, storage chest , wooden chest or toy chest.
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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Making the panels
2:41 - Cutting the large box joints
5:01 - Fixing the chip-out
6:00 - Bottom panel
7:29 - Assembly / Glue-up
8:26 - Top panel
10:26 - Waterfall curved top
11:30 - Lid-stay hinges
12:11 - Legs & handles
12:57 - Trim
14:00 - Inside tray
14:51 - Lacquer finish
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@Existential_brian 19 күн бұрын

Man this is a gorgeous piece of furniture. I've been looking at many blanket chests trying to find the one I like most to make for our blanket overload, and this one takes the cake.

@jkmwoodworking 18 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!!

@EugeneTrumble 10 күн бұрын

I’ve been looking for a cedar chest idea to make for a good friend of mine and yours is the clear winner. I’m just going to substitute dovetails for the box joints. The hinges you used are an awesome idea. Excellent video and a beautiful piece of work sir.

@jkmwoodworking 9 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! I think it will look so nice with dovetail joints, great idea!

@cityfiedredneck6841 9 ай бұрын

Awesome result. I was starting to think it wasn't possible for anyone on KZfaq to create anything nice without a SawStop, Festool dominoe jointer, and a Rubio finish. Nice to see someone getting it done with the same caliber of tools most of us use.

@jkmwoodworking 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!

@CanadianCitizenshipTestKit 8 ай бұрын

Funny you mention that. As I was watching the video, it occurred to me that I own some of the exact same tools - the Bosch Table saw and the Rikon bandsaw. Not to say I don't enjoy videos with fancy workshops as well, but this is much more relatable for me. No more excuses for me!

@jkmwoodworking 8 ай бұрын

@@CanadianCitizenshipTestKit Thanks! I've had the Bosch table saw for over 20 years, and really like it!

@mmblock87 3 ай бұрын

This was one of the things that drew me in. I do have some nicer tools but far from a SawStop or Domino. This looks like something I can actually build.

@hatedcritic8066 6 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the inclusion of the router gig and its construction. Opens up all kinds of ideas for me. Also, the expertise on how to do it nicely is something you don't see often.

@jkmwoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@houseoffire72 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely a job well done with a stunning result, a beautiful ceder chest..! All done with common man tools & skill set. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@jkmwoodworking 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ACE117GS1 7 ай бұрын

Those hinges are awesome, thanks for the inspiration

@jkmwoodworking 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! You are so welcome!

@cal62 Жыл бұрын

very nice project, well done video aswell your editing skills and commentary are great.

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jmk7104 9 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on the box joint jig and the intricacies of how it works, I have an idea but not totally sure the spacing. Awesome build and your approach is great to follow

@jkmwoodworking 9 ай бұрын

Great suggestion! I'll put that on my list of upcoming videos! Thanks so much for the kind words!

@orhankaynarca2634 6 ай бұрын

simply stunning!!

@jkmwoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@123JHP Ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you Steve!

@jkmwoodworking Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@playamytrumpet 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic job, you are a true craftsman. Thanks for sharing

@jkmwoodworking 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@charlesdpetrone941 8 ай бұрын

Awesome project and great job of editing. Perfect instructional video, nice VoiceOver.

@jkmwoodworking 8 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@stevenjones57 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding construction and video presentation.

@jkmwoodworking 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ava8pink 8 ай бұрын

love it - my favorite wood

@jkmwoodworking 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@neolight1 Жыл бұрын

Simple but stunning design.

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@waynebooker498 11 ай бұрын

An enthusiastic thumbs up indeed. Stealing this, thanks very much.

@jkmwoodworking 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@coyoteranger Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@durtywurkleathergoods1807 8 ай бұрын

Great work!! Like mentioned in an earlier comment, nice to see someone make a beautiful piece with normal tools.

@jkmwoodworking 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@revealapattern456 6 ай бұрын

That was nice master piece 😊

@jkmwoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@imsowright90 4 ай бұрын

Very nice.

@jkmwoodworking 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@adrianojames8388 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful Work! I subsribed ( 500 ) and liked .

@jkmwoodworking 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@leroymellix5647 11 ай бұрын

Very nice, it is beautiful work!

@jkmwoodworking 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Bekim8310 Жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful chest! Awesome build, great work. I bet it smells really nice too!

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, it smells great! And so did my shop for several weeks when i was building it!

@robertrohler3644 4 ай бұрын

Nice chest, goof craftsmanship. Thank you for the educational video, Cheers

@jkmwoodworking 4 ай бұрын

Than you!

@gary_stavropoulos Жыл бұрын

This is nice I have to make one.

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bucknboard Жыл бұрын

Great video and build! I came across your channel yesterday on the Wen v Dewalt planers and loved your approach, so subbed and am enjoying some of your other works. I use a lot of WRC and eastern red cedar and found that GoodFilla wood putty in red oak is a great match. Sometimes I’ll add some of the dust flour as well. Keep up the great channel - thanks!

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Great info on the wood filler. Thanks for the sub and also for the comments on the other videos!

@neolight1 Жыл бұрын

Same

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

@@neolight1 Thanks!

@rjrotermund Ай бұрын

Nice box, but you did not link the hinges.

@jkmwoodworking Ай бұрын

Thanks! I put the link for the hinges in the description.

@rjrotermund Ай бұрын

@@jkmwoodworking thank you!

@jntaylor1074 8 ай бұрын

This was short, to the point and covered everything in detail! I loved it! Thank you for the links to the hinges and lacquer. 👍 What sprayer are you using to spray the lacquer?

@jkmwoodworking 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! The sprayer is a Campbell Hausfeld brand. I bought it 30 years ago, I'm not even sure if they still make them.

@paullampru3591 Ай бұрын

Pls, wouldn’t dowels provide greater vertical and horizontal panel strength?

@jkmwoodworking 29 күн бұрын

Yes, i think that dowels would provide more strength. although the box joints are probably stronger than the wood itself. I've seen dowels used on these types of chests, although I think it is mostly just to add some design details, perhaps a personal taste choice.

@howardsmaid3491 11 ай бұрын

I love working aromatic red cedar. Your project looks great but you will have long term issues with the cross grain bread-board ends on the lid. I've also had long term issues with the Deft lacquer flaking off.

@jkmwoodworking 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah its risky to glue up to the end grain on the lid the way i did. I did spend some time carefully sizing the end grain with glue first, hopefully that will help some. Likely I should have used dowels or biscuits. I did a similar design chest about 25 years ago, and it is still holding together good with no joint separation, perhaps just lucky. I've not had any experience of Deft flaking off, good to know, I'll look out for it. Thanks for the great comment!

@ijherping8107 4 ай бұрын

This is beautiful! Did you make any plans for the chest? I’d like to make something similar in wood shop

@jkmwoodworking 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I made some rough plans in sketchup, but not complete or detailed enough for someone else to be able to understand. It's my intent to clean up the plans for some of my projects and make them available, but I haven't done it yet. Maybe sometime this year. Thanks so much for your kind words!

@ijherping8107 4 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@MekoThings 6 ай бұрын

Do you have a video making the jig for the two inch joint?

@jkmwoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I don't. I made the jig several years ago before I was doing any filming of my work, sorry. I did the best I could to explain it in the video how the dimensions and important aspects of the jig.

@gillesdesrosiers696 7 ай бұрын

Awesome result and project, do you have plans for sale I am interested in buying !

@jkmwoodworking 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I don't have plans available at this time, however I'm working on it, probably sometime next year. I'll let you know ir/when I can clean them up and make them available.

@jackthomson73 7 ай бұрын

Very nice mate. Awesome skills on show without thousands in expensive tools. Bet your shop smelled nice for a while 😂. Roughly how long do you think you spent on this ?

@jkmwoodworking 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I think it took me about 60 hrs of work over about a month. Yes, it definitely makes the shop smell great!

@seanreynolds5021 6 ай бұрын

Do you have plans for this? I've been looking for plans and I haven't found any I like.. I LOVE the rounded corners on the Lid very Child friendly I would love some plans can't wait to make one

@jkmwoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't have plans available at this time. I have a rough draft in sketchup, but not yet finished or usable. It's on my list to get it cleanup and available, perhaps next year sometimes. I can let you know when/if I get the plans available.

@arbyars.chicksawdust Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Where did you get the plans? Thanks

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's my own design!

@arbyars.chicksawdust Жыл бұрын

@@jkmwoodworking Very nice design. Thank you.

@mmblock87 3 ай бұрын

Out of curiosity, how man board feet did you get to build this? Looking at doing one myself for my wife.

@jkmwoodworking 3 ай бұрын

Great question, and unfortunately I wasn't able to find my notes of how much I used. I do remember that I had to go back to the wood store and get more than I originally planned, because there were so many splits and knots that I had to work around. Usually, I calculate the total area of the finished piece, and then add 15% for waste to calculate how much wood to buy. But for this aromatic red cedar, I would suggest maybe 30% waste.

@mmblock87 3 ай бұрын

@@jkmwoodworking Thank you very much for the information

@walterrider9600 Жыл бұрын

wow thank you . what were the dimensions on it please. i need to make one for my daughter

@jkmwoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is 36" x 18", which a bit smaller than an average cedar chest, but I like the smaller size. The main box is 16" deep + 2 1/4" lid height, and the legs raise it up about 1 1/2", so total height of almost 20"

@walterrider9600 Жыл бұрын

@@jkmwoodworking thank you

@jerryshoe7827 6 ай бұрын

Nice job on that beautiful chest, great job on your video as well.

@jkmwoodworking 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@martyjosephson4937 20 күн бұрын

Do you have plans available?

@jkmwoodworking 19 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't have plans available. I have some rough drawings in sketchup that I used to make it, but not understandable by anyone but me. My goal is to clean up the plans and make them available, but not sure, it may be later this year. I'll let you know if/when.

@martyjosephson4937 19 күн бұрын

Thanks

@jeffreyknotts4148 7 ай бұрын

Gorgeous chest! One question: how did you get that much cedar without acquiring a 2nd mortgage? Did you have to go see a Good Fella and he made you an offer you couldnt refuse? Cedar has become ridiculously expensive but i still love it.

@jkmwoodworking 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Haha... no Good Fella required.. it cost about $200 for the wood for this chest, yes, kind of expensive. I think I paid around $7 bd-ft, but can't remember exactly. It was less than I pay for hardwood that I usually use on projects, so I was thankful for that.