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Sheet Music Chest

comments (5) October 16th, 2008 in Reader's Gallery     
mhudspeth mhudspeth, member
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This is a chip carved chest that is design to hold sheet music.   It is made entirely of basswood and the finish is 6 coats of semigloss polyurethane.    The drawers are mounted on wooden slides to provide full drawer extension.  As can be seen, the front carving is the words and musical notes to the song America.  


Design or Plan used: My own design - Mickey L. Hudspeth
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mhudspeth mhudspeth writes: Hello Susan,
Thanks for your kind comments. I will be glad to furnish the dimensions. Overall height 19 inches
Overall width 17 inches
Overall depth 11.5 inches
Each drawer front is 1.5 inches high however the inside depth of the drawer is about 1.25 inches due to the drawer bottom. Let me know if you would like additional info.




Posted: 3:44 pm on October 23rd

RabbetRun RabbetRun writes:
Congradulations on your chest. As others have mentioned, fantastic chip carving. I have been pondering making a music
chest for my daughter also. What is the size of your chest?
What is the height of your drawers?

Thanks, Susan

I'm sure your daughter loves her new chest!
Posted: 9:37 pm on October 22nd

mhudspeth mhudspeth writes: Many thanks for your comments! This sheet music chest was a paine to make however the carving was kind of of fun.

























Posted: 10:15 pm on October 21st

bricofleur bricofleur writes: Hats off! This is stunning carving. Congratulations! The idea of carving a song along with the words and musical notes is quite imaginative and innovative.
Best, Serge

Posted: 12:30 pm on October 19th

fullnelson fullnelson writes: Fantastic carvings.
Posted: 6:09 pm on October 16th

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