"Friar Tuck" Silverware Chest
Most silverware chests are designed to house the utensils separately in "racks" against a rigid foam backing or the like. We wanted one in which we could simply stack the silverware inside neatly without all the fuss. We also wanted a chest that has an elegant, "old world" look about it. In this case, I really went for "old" in fashioning my own wood hinges. Very fun diversion, even though I totally messed up on the first pair and had to toss them. After a few colorful words and then a switch to some more calming music, I got what I hoped for. The hinges almost look like a medieval artifact . . . like something Friar Tuck kept his flasks in. Ha ha. The hinge pins are simply a couple of 4d galvanized nails that I snipped to size and then slipped through the pieces. I then back-filled the holes with some dowels. The lid for the chest wound up looking a little "heavier" than I had intended but I've grown to like it. Inside, there are two levels, with the top level being a deep, removable tray. The finish is walnut oil and Mahoney's Wax.
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