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.
The dovetails were a very satisfying experience.
I did the woodburning freehand. Very stressful.