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This week Rob has stepped aside to let me share a project for National Woodworking Month
One of my all-time favorites is this blanket chest I built for our October 2018 issue. Here are several reasons why it tops the charts. First, it challenged me to tackle a technique I had never tried: hand-cut dovetails. Honestly, I was intimidated by the prospects of getting those right, but with patience and plenty of practice beforehand, they turned out great. It was a real confidence builder. So much so that I built a second chest for a family friend, and those dovetails also came out well. Don’t be afraid to “push the envelope” of your skills! Second, this...