Several Firsts In This Trunk

[BiggE98]

My Captain at the fire station, along with his son, participate in a group that perform Civil War reenactments. He asked me to build them a trunk they can use to carry their field items in. His only specifics were the size, some kind of label representing his group/unit, and a "natural" look. This is what I came up with. I experienced several firsts: dovetails, woodburning, and replica hardware. Gotta say other than some minor imperfections (character) I'm very pleased. So, here are some "gloat" pictures of my firsts. Thanks for looking.

The dovetails were a very satisfying experience.

I did the woodburning freehand. Very stressful.

 

[TracyP]

Very nice looking trunk and a great job on the dovetails and woodburning.

 

[ptt49er]

Looks great! I bet they will receive many compliments. You might have many more requests for trunks!

 

[SteveHall]

Nice trunk. Wow, that brings back some memories, I was in the 6th NC doing the same thing 25 years ago!

 

[Joe Scharle]

Great DT work!

 

[Canuck]

Sure looks authentic!!!

The hardware that you selected couple with the fine dovetailing really puts it over the top!!!:icon_chee

I see plenty more requests in your future.

Great work!:eusa_danc

Wayne

 

[CaptnA]

great job especially the dove tails
Imagine the boys in grey would be proud!

 

[toolferone]

Fantastic!! It looks great. How did you do the dovetails?

 

[erasmussen]

Nice dovetails:icon_thum

 

[Splinter]

Nice job all around. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap Did you keep patterns...you probably will need them for the orders that will be coming from others in their group.

 

[4yanks]

Very nice. I think reenactment reproduction is a neat genre to work in.

 

[Trent Mason]

That looks great! Nice dovetail work! Did you do those by hand?

 

[skeeter]

Eric, that's one nice looking trunk. I really like the DTs. Very good job.

 

[PChristy]

Great job Eric:icon_thum I believe that you will be getting more orders so you better brush up on that wood burning

 

[woodArtz]

Very nice work Eric!

 

[sawduster]

That is outstanding work !! :eusa_clap :icon_thum :eusa_clap :icon_thum :eusa_clap :icon_thum
I can relate to the stress of the free-hand burning :BangHead:

If you're not careful you will get orders from other re-enactment groups for those :mrgreen:

Nice job ! :notworthy: