Edward O'Keeffe Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) Well I have finally finished Mr William Redwake's sea chest. All 1" thick, wide pine boards, with poplar runners. The finish is milk paint. I just wish I could do better beckets. Now to figure out how to ship it..... Edited October 4, 2010 by Edward O'Keeffe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Lasseter Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Edward, Another fine chest from your shop! Wonderful work! William, you lucky Sea-Dog... Huzzah to you both! Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silas thatcher Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 wow !! nice job !! can't really tell too much from the pics, but are the front and back slanted ?? and where do you get your locks and hinges ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 It's a fantastic example of Keith's Workmanship. I'm very happy with it and look forward to seeing it in the mail. So many handcrafted bits if gear and kit are waiting to exit the plastic tub for better quarters. I'll be sealing it with linseed oil upon its arrival and this should make it even a darker red than it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBarbossa Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Oooo.... tis a nice chest. How much for a devil like that? ~Lady B Tempt Fate! an' toss 't all t' Hell!" "I'm completely innocent of whatever crime I've committed." The one, the only,... the infamous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Nicely done Edward, looks a fine chest to me. U-haul has good stout large boxes for sale and UPS gives a good rate on land delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward O'Keeffe Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) Thank you all for your kind words. The front and back are slanted at a 7* angle and dovetailed into the sides. The mortised locks came from the local Woodcraft store, and the hinges are from American Heritage Crafters (great resource). The simple beckets are 3/4" hemp line with a half hitched wrap, and the cleats are oak and attached with rose head cinch nails. I hope it serves you well Master William. Your humble carpenter E O'K Edited October 3, 2010 by Edward O'Keeffe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn'rob Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Another fine example of your craftmanship. The pride of any man of the sea a chest such as this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos'n Cross Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Well done maste o'keeffe! .....when i saw it, my first though was " oohh no, another chest to lift and fit in trailors!" lol, but sense its going to william, ill never have to lift it.....i refuse to help him after our last encounter..... sell anyone for profit he will........ -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captscurvy_nc Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Beautiful work as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madPete Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Well done maste o'keeffe! .....when i saw it, my first though was " oohh no, another chest to lift and fit in trailors!" lol, but sense its going to william, ill never have to lift it.....i refuse to help him after our last encounter..... sell anyone for profit he will........ Yes indeed - That is sweet. I need to add that to me project list. Bosun Cross: ye know what that makes you when you are traded by the Evil Bacon Merchant, now dont cha? Aye... Plunder Awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos'n Cross Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Bacon?......if im bacon then i believe that ,with great haste, im to be committed..........lest i consume mine self....... -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLUNDERING PYLOS PARKER Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 do you take orders on the chests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowoulf Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 (edited) Deleted. Oops ... wrong thread! Sorry. Edited January 8, 2011 by Beowoulf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 i wonder if a search of antique or thrift shops might yield some chests to start working with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemenScotty Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 (whistles) christopher columbus she's purty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinspike Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Beautiful work! If you are interested, check out Hervey Garrett Smith’s Marlinspike Sailor. He has a nice breakdown of how the Beckets are made. Really nothing more than built up parceling covered with coachwhipping. "Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth [...] pausing before coffin warehouses [...] I feel the need to go to sea. [...] But never as a passanger, just a simple sailor before the mast." (Melville. Moby Dick. 1-3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos'n Cross Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 he doesnt have pictures posted of his beckets, but i assure you he does quite well......he just didnt go too crazy on master red wakes beckets........lots of cockscombing...lots..... -Israel Cross- - Boatswain of the Archangel - . Colonial Seaport Foundation Crew of the Archangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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