The Wayland Kista ( Old Norse Chest.)

Macaroon

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Jan 5, 2013
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An extraordinary project - possibly the best I've ever seen here. From conception and design through to build this has been inspirational, and a first class tutorial to boot. Thanks for sharing this with us :).
 

Wayland

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Thanks folks, I have to admit I'm quite chuffed with how it worked out.

Excellent work, Gary. Carving seasoned oak is not much fun but that is truly stunning work, sir. Family heirloom right there.

I was actually surprised how easily it carved once I'd got the tools properly sharp.

I didn't even pick up the mallet. Apart from the routing, it's all cut just by hand.
 

SCOMAN

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Dec 31, 2005
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Well, tha don't need me to tell you how wonderful that is, but I'll say it anyway. That's art, that is!

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Tom

What he said. It's stunning simply stunning. I hope you have kids because leaving them that would be worth more than gold.
 

Wayland

Hárbarðr
A good friend of mine used to say that she thought I could do anything but work with wood or make coffee. She was wrong, there are plenty of things I cannot do, like walking past a bookshop for instance.

Having said that, I'm genuinely surprised that I've done this but I still wouldn't recommend asking me to make you a cup of coffee.
 

Goatboy

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Jan 31, 2005
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That's pretty darn spectacular Gary. Wasn't sure if it would look modern when you first started but it's come out to be a beautiful piece. Like the other say it'll be something to pass on. And it's one of those pieces that will only look better with the patina of age.
True craftsman sir.
Sent via smoke-signal from a woodland in Scotland.
 

Wayland

Hárbarðr
It also gives it a lovely aroma.

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Good job it's not living in the house though.
 

Tengu

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Jan 10, 2006
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Im green with envy.

One day when I get the time I will have a go at a chest. (always wanted one)

Trouble is, these days I have no room to store one.
 

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