84 – Duane’s Steamer Trunk Pt. 3
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In this episode, I go over some pre-finishing tips and finish the inside of the trunk. I then go through the entire assembly and glueup process from start to finish. I then discuss the trunk’s lid, which is different from the original plan. You can download a Sketchup plan for the lid below. Once the lid is glued up, I realize that rushing through this project has resulted in a number of errors. So I fix them. I know how you guys love it when I make mistakes so you won’t be disappointed in this one, haha.
For the Sketchup File of the new revised top, click here. For a PDF version of the new top, click here.
And if you would like to donate to the cause, please check out the following links:
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Steamer Trunk, Pt. 1
Steamer Trunk, Pt. 2
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Marc, this was one of your best episodes! It’s good to see that even the best ones err. The reason I loved this though is that you showed how to fix it! When I first started trying to make furniture, stuuf like that happened to me all of the time and the only outlet I really had was Norm and all of his stuff was perfect every time. It was very frustrationg to say the least.
Your attitude about screwing up but being able to fix it is very refreshing. Thanks!!!
Hey Marc,
another great episode.
What was the finish you sprayed on the inside of the box?
Thanks.
Hi Marc–love the show. I’m new to woodworking and a bit taken back by the cost of dressed lumber here in Australia (don’t yet have the gear for prepping rough stock). Would it be rude to ask how much the raw materials for a project like this would cost in your neck of the woods?
Ps. thanks for doing this mini-series on the steamer trunk for a great cause.
Not rude at all. Problem is, I can’t even give you a ballpark number. It would vary dramatically depending on the choice of wood and the location in the US. The quarter sawn white oak I used for this project was an old stock I purchased years ago while still in California. I believe I payed about $5/bf. I haven’t priced the stuff in AZ yet.
Bravo, Marc.
You’ve found a real niche here, one that shows us an important side of woodworking and one that usually gets edited out of a half-hour network TV show.
Keep up the good work.
hi marc
very nice episode. i like the fact that you admitted to a mistake. just for fun sometime you could maybe run a poll to what percent of project finish without any mistakes.
keep up the good work.
mike h
Hi –
Great video — wish it came out about 6 months earlier. I am a relative newbie tackling a similar trunk project and found myself with the identical challenges — but not the identical set of tools (no jointer or #7). Ultimately, I found solutions that worked, but none as fast and effective as yours.
Thanks for helping struggling (i.e.), real world newbies.
Great Job on the trunk and the fixes, What type of glue is that you use? Really Enjoy the videos. Keep them coming.
The primary glue for this project was Gorilla Brand PVA glue. Its very similar to Titebond.
Hey Marc!
Well done on the save. As stated by others, it’s stuff like that that really makes the show stand above. That and the fact we can all drool over you’re amazing collection of tools.
Speaking of which, I’ve never seen a straight edge like that before. Do you mind me asking what brand it is?
Thanks!
Thanks Steve. That’s a Lee Valley straight edge. Check it out: http://www.jamestowndistributo.....ar+Varnish
Hi Marc!
I love watching your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!
You mentioned in the video that your bench wasn’t designed for heavy-duty hand tool work. What specifically is lacking in it and what would you change? Thanks!
-Alan
Hey Alan. The bench is lacking in three major areas: weight, stability, and work holding. Those are some important detail in a bench, lol. So any new bench I build will be much more functional with more work-holding options, a thicker top and a 4-legged base.