Built entirely from reclaimed materials – even the steel for the hardware. Inside the lid there is a hidden compartment. I also built a base to display the chest a little higher off of the ground for better viewing – also from reclaimed wood.
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Comments
Very nice, was the carving already in the pieces or is it old wood recarved. Nice to see recycling in woodwork.
There was nothing but planks. I did all of the design - every pattern, the carvings, construction, and fabrication of hardware.
Really great work! You designed and crafted the metal as well, nice! I am pleased
to see some different work on this site.
nice job i have made one piece using chinese joinery carvings look great
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