Firewood or blanket chest?

solidwoods · March 27, 2003, 07:20:28 AM

You can turn a blanket chest into firewood, but can you turn firewood into a blanket chest?
These are some projects that I am working on.
The wormy is whiteoak.
The other is maple (ambrosia maple)
I'll also show a black cherry chest later.

Tom · March 27, 2003, 07:32:00 AM

What kind of bug makes those square ridges on the ends?

dail_h · March 27, 2003, 07:33:28 AM

You can get a fourtune for that kind of furniture.Build the chest,sell it buy firewood cut,split delivered ;D ;D

Weekend_Sawyer · March 27, 2003, 06:38:03 PM

I see some blue stain, did you hit anything while sawing it, or is that just from the bug bathroom?

Boo_Boos_Mom · April 01, 2003, 06:16:54 PM

I presume the chest will be cedar lined?

Tom · April 01, 2003, 06:37:45 PM

Welcome to the forum Boo Boos Mom. Where's Home Fl.?

Norm · April 02, 2003, 04:43:31 AM

I'm impressed with your choice of wood solidwoods, most of the people we sell to wouldn't see the potential in the boards your using. Most seem to think that if it isn't FAS then it should be firewood. We sawed up a chunk of cherry that has some of the same character, can't wait for it to dry so we can use it in some projects. Looking forward to some more pics of your work when you have time.

solidwoods · April 02, 2003, 05:46:01 AM

Blanket chest are finished. Here is two of them. I also have a Blackcherry (not shown)
JIM

Wormy Whiteoak chest. Base is approx. 61 X 20 , Height 23. Includes choice of slide tray inside.
$775 at my showroom at:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countrycode=250&city=Allardt&state=tn&submit.x=27&submit.y=10

Maple Chest (some call it Ambrosia Maple). Base is approx 49 X 24, height 24.
$675 at my showroom at:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&countrycode=250&city=Allardt&state=tn&submit.x=27&submit.y=10

To answer some questions, The Whiteoak tree had barbwire and rope inside of it, the wire left "bluestain) and I'll have to show the rope (still imbedded) in person. The tree had been down for 2+years.

To Boo Boo's Mom. I don't put cedar lining inside of speculation pieces just to keep the whole project simple. These chests however do have Aromatic Cedar Raised panels in the bottom of them. I can also put some cedar balls (hold the jokes, she could be someone's Mom) inside, or a slide tray/box made all or part Cedar.

OneWithWood · April 03, 2003, 05:57:20 AM

Excellent work, Jim.

Fla._Deadheader · April 03, 2003, 03:35:17 PM

Question I got is, do you cover the holes from the inside with anything, if they go clean through, to keep out moths silverfish and such?? Nice chests.

biziedizie · April 03, 2003, 03:45:36 PM

Very cool looking chests! Wish I had one. Have a question though, when I click your showroom link I get mapquest pop up. Is that spose to happen?

Steve

Weekend_Sawyer · April 03, 2003, 04:22:41 PM

Looks like he is showing the way to his house.
I'll stop by for lunch one day soon!

biziedizie · April 03, 2003, 04:30:41 PM

Wonder what he's going to cook? I want burgers how bout you Weekend_Sawyer? Be nice if he had a fridge full of beer to!

Steve

solidwoods · April 03, 2003, 06:50:43 PM

Someone asked about other projects?
This is our sales counter. The frame is Wateroak, top is Blued yellow pine, panels are Black locust, The 3 backlit panels are pine "Fatlighter" 1/16 thick they are on a timer to act as a night light (florescent bulb).

Fl Deadheader. Silverfish! Hokey Smoke! The holes are open to the inside. Get an iguana, a small one. :D

Bizi
The link I posted is for a general idea of where we are.

Everyone else, Thanks for the compliments
JIM

Fla._Deadheader · April 03, 2003, 07:25:44 PM

Very nice

Boo_Boos_Mom · April 20, 2003, 07:15:54 PM

I guess I am more dense than the wood from which the chest
was constructed as I still do not comprehend how the moths
and silverfish are kept at bay if indeed the chest is "holy".
Just one thing to do and that is to see it in real time. I take
it that your show room is open to the public? Appointment
or reservations needed?

solidwoods · April 21, 2003, 05:19:56 AM

We are a family run business (my wife grooms dogs, and I build furniture), We have a small show room, and yes we are open to the public.
When people need accommodations here, I suggest either one of the very nice B&B's 1 mile away in Allardt, or you can rent an 100yr 2 story Farm house with 5ac & Barn (if you brought horses for riding in one of the State Parks) for $85 night. There is also the Jordan Hotel, family run (we know the family, good folks), simple, close, quiet. This area also has numerous state/fed parks, historic British community called Rugby (touring, British restaurant, and a neat commissary gift shop 2story of handmade Appalachian goodies/gifts)

JIM