Lets build a Blanket Chest

Pick up your Double Taper Sanding Disc Here. You're gonna want one of these!

In this video I build a neat blanket chest. This is a simple build, but really fun. Follow along as I show how I build it, share some tips and as always make a few unfunny jokes.

[airnashville]

I've been doing fine woodworking for over 40 years and I always learn something watching your videos. Thanks for making them and for your format of doing narration over the video; so much better than attempting to get it in while working.

[funkymonkeylovin]

Mike, I mean this in the most complimentary way possible - you embody ‘dadness’. Your corn ball jokes always make me smile and roll my eyes at the same time.

[busomite]

I appreciate your attention to the small details. Taking your time to make sure the cedar insert was square is an example of that. PS the new toy looks like a serious upgrade over a router table for the things it can do.

[ezraswanson]

Hello from Michigan
I built two toy boxes a year ago, one of cherry, another of red oak. Hand cut 48 dovetails on each one.
Great work Mike, you sir, are a true craftsman

[Rangemaster]

While it's a wonderful thing to have all the tools and equipment that makes up a shop like yours, it's no substitute for skill, talent, imagination, and experience. You have it all. One thing I noticed in this video is everything is clean. Work space, benches, tools, hands... when you're working with high-end wood, it's not a good thing to have the work marred by hand prints, tool scuffs, work bench dents & scratches, etc. I really like the way you work!

[Uli_Krosse]

I especially liked three things in this video:

1) The Felder F700
2) The final product
3) Your sense of humor


Please never change, Mike.

[steverichofsky]

I just used my Double Taper Sanding Disc yesterday. It is amazing! My project was just some 3/4 x 1 back banding to add to a bunch of door casing. It got rid of the saw marks and left the edges buttery smooth. It also revealed how much deflection I'm getting from my table saw blade. I highly recommend it.

[TheSMEAC]

Sweet and easy build 👍
I’m sure I say “easy” in part because you always do a fine job of foreseeing needs/improvements you can make to fit/finish/functionality (using the grate while intentionally opening up more cedar surface area, chamfering to avoid picks in fabric, going the extra mile to cut haunches, etc…).
The number one thing I appreciate and have over these past years from you is not organization per se, but that you organize and approach projects and problems, in an organized manner mentally first; that makes the execution far easier. You’d have made a fine Operations Officer at the battalion level. Hope you and the family are doing well!

[hallonhasch]

Just opened a beer, its friday AND a new mike ferrington video!! Is this real life?

[stevenriviere]

I love the design and the look if the chest. And you’re right cherry is wonderful to work with.

[siddhrajdhadhal]

The neatness that you work with is commendable

[jordancalhouncom]

I am not sure exactly what it is, but something about your videos always gets me pumped up to get out into the show and make something. Very nice piece, and I totally agree with you about a chamfer on the undersides of tops like that.

[dannielfriedrichsen]

Beautiful and simple piece. Yes, cherry is a lovely wood. I enjoy the clips of the clouds/snow/kids/sunsets...

[realpdm]

That turned out really nice. That is an impressive new tool also. Thanks for sharing!

[mattelias]

Awesome, Mike. I'm glad you did this project for yourself and family. Your content always teaches me something new, and I appreciate that you're willing to pass on you skills, tips, and woodworking hacks. Thanks.

[cassidionline]

Aquabats is easily one of my top 5 ska bands, and your analysis of ska and the use of trombones was spot on. Oh, the furniture build was great, too.

[zephyr]

I built two tables out of that & waited a month to get it! The customer was an Electrical Engineer and trust me he looked over those tables closely! But he was satisfied & paid the bucks! Smells good! Money that’s is !👊

[gateway]

Congrats on your Fine Woodworking article.

[ScottWalshWoodworking]

incidentally, "Groove Bottom" was my stage name when I was in a Hot Chocolate cover band

[AnthonyScolaro]

Congrats on that awesome shaper! Great build and beautiful shop by the way.