The Wayland Kista ( Old Norse Chest.)

[Toddy]

Yup

Seriously Gary, that is a real piece of furniture and it's sound right through.
Excellent, truly it is

M

 

[Macaroon]

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 .

 

[John Fenna]

A fantastic achievement all round!

 

[Wayland]

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.

 

[richardhomer]

I think it's stunning and real piece of craftmanship.

 

[Harvestman]

I have been waiting for those final pictures.

Wayland that is absolutely superb mate. A fantastic piece of craftsmanship.

 

[SCOMAN]

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

atb

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]

It'll have to be for my Nephew and Niece to fight it out I think.

 

[Fraxinus]

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

So you should be and without any sense of false modesty, fantastic project, great blogging and one heck of a storyline. Thanks for taking us on your journey too.

Rob.

 

[Clouston98]

Blimey! What a thread! Brilliant stuff, been great to follow and the end project is superb!

 

[Wayland]

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]

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.

 

[Gaudette]

I think the final finish is just perfect.

 

[vestlenning]

The oil and tar finish was a good choice, a classic mixture it is!

 

[Wayland]

It also gives it a lovely aroma.

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

 

[TinkyPete]

That looks outstanding Gary really brings it to life

 

[Tengu]

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.

 

[Wayland]

The trick is to use the chest to store the stuff that's filling space. Problem solved.

 

[Cyclingrelf]

I think it's wonderful. Turned an old box into something truly special, another work of art to pass down the generations.

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[Wayland]

I made the box as well by the way.

Old method, new box.