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This plan shows you how to build your very own classic trunk.
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Steamer Trunk Plan
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Average Rating:
4.1
(23 customer reviews)
$10.49
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1) Submitted by
Robin Thistle, from Patuxent River, MD
on 12/10/2012
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Overall the plans were fairly easy to follow. Double check the measurements. A few of the step by step instructions contradicted the cutout list. I used walnut and oak for this one, and added a custom glass lid for the tray. I used rabbet joints for the corners of the box vice the miter joint in the plan. This was for a friends retirement.
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2) Submitted by
Jeff Thurston, from St Louis, MO
on 4/1/2012
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I recently started up woodworking again after not having done much since my college days. This was a great project for brushing up on many skills and I learned a lot as well. As you can see, I put my own twist on the finish and really prefer the dark finish with an antique/worn look. While over all I'm happy with the plans, there were the "speed-bumps". I agree with comments made in other reviews. Templates would be better if not on back of page and the latch shim was a bit confusing. IMPORTANT: Take the time to download the updates for this plan at the Rockler web site…definitely will save some grief - especially when it comes to installing the lid supports. I thought the plans could have explained more how to assemble things, and what order to do it. I also think it's crucial to pay close attention to the plans in regard to sequence of steps. If I had…the project would have been completed with fewer headaches and in far shorter time …another lesson learned.
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3) Submitted by
Mike Boldt, from Whitelaw, WI
on 6/10/2011
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This was not my first time using Rockler hardware. I have always been please with all of your hardware and this time was no exception. I have been woodworking for many years and had fun building the trunk for a graduation gift for a family member. I was a bit disappointed in the plans though. Why put the templates on the back of the instructions? The instructions for the lid details were not very clear. I think a beginner would have issues with them. In general, I thought the plans could have explained more how to assemble things, and what order to do it. In the case of the lid, if you did not think it through first, you could have build yourself into a corner.
I used Cherry for the main rails and styles of the trunk and White Ashsolid for the panels. Black Walnut looked great for the stapping. Since this is for a girl and I am a bit old fashion, I lined the trunk and made the tray out of Aromatic Red Cedar. This gives the inside the look and smell of a cedar chest, without taking away from the looks of the outside.
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4) Submitted by
Charlie Piggott, from Hopkins, MI
on 3/20/2011
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I am building my 2nd and 3rd trunk for grandchildern to take to college. Plans and hardware are very good.
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5) Submitted by
Larry LaRue, from Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA
on 3/15/2011
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I'm a novice woodworker and I found this project to be an excellent way to learn and practice a number of techniques. It certainly took me more that 30 hours, but I learned a lot. Which shim to use with the keyed latch was a little confusing. It looked to me like they have the long and short shims drawing reversed. Overall, great plans.
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6) Submitted by
Bill Wold, from McCormick, SC
on 6/5/2012
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Last weekend I delivered my grandson, Daniel's Steamer Chest built from these plans. He absolutely loved it! I used Red Oak and Walnut, stained with a Minwax Aged Oak Gel Stain and satiny Poly wipe-on finish 5 coats. The project went well, although I had some difficulty with the splined miter joints. Everything fit pretty well. I purchased the hardware components individually rather than as a kits. I was not pleased with the lock set I purchased. It feels and acts "cheap".
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7) Submitted by
Moe Bedard, from Goffstown, NH
on 2/8/2011
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Plans easy to follow providing you have intermediate or better wood working skills. I substituted biscuits for the splines. Plan to make another one soon for a friend.
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