Making a Blanket Chest

[@steverochon1620]

You are turning into one of my favorite YT woodworkers. Please consider telling your story of how you came to the craft, how you trained, who influenced you, etc. I think many of us who watched you regularly would like that insight if you're willing to share it.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Steve! I’ll definitely do that at some point. Probably will work it into a build as I tried this before and i had no idea how to edit. It was super boring lol

[@joeywelch8336]

You are absolutely a master of your tools, and you are incredibly imaginative. I have never observed the technique of moving a bandsaw mid-cut before, either.

[@robslifting4life]

Non-amateurs would prep the area before cutting. No matter how small the shop. "technique" hahahaha

[@kellyfrost-cook4932]

Love your humor. The commentary keeps it interesting, approachable and entertaining. Keep being you.

[@wireaddict99]

Excellent eye for design. I appreciate how you aren’t afraid to step away to look at your work and make changes.

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Another qualty piece of fine furniture with unique design.

[@Squig911]

A ryobi miter saw and a festool track saw; the duality of man. This is one of my fave channels though.

[@munteanvld]

I’ve watched lots of wood working channels. Mate you deserve all the best. God bless you!!! You inspire me a lot. Thank you.

[@letsgowoodwork2272]

Nice piece of ash. It’s nice to see something get made that’s not walnut. Nice work.

[@markmcintire3401]

All I can say is wow! I really like how the curve of the legs and middle design compliments each other. Another piece of art. You really get me thinking out of the box. Great video! Your one of a kind!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Mark! Always fun to play that line of symmetry and asymmetry. Glad to share the spark and thank you for watching

[@StockCM]

Had to drop a like for the white ash joke, stuck around for the build. Great workmanship.

[@teaguewhite26]

You definitely should have many more subscribers, you're truly an artist! Great job on flaring "a box" build.

[@nelsnn]

Nice ash you got there, oh and the box is great too

[@jackmurphy7850]

That is my favourite video thus far, beautiful cabinet, glory box or whatever you'd choose to call it, talented 😀

[@-_-BenPrice]

No one is better at the little details then you are love the cherry inlay can’t wait for the video 5 years from now where you revisit old projects and we get to see how the cherry changed lol

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Ben! I love how cherry ages! Agreed- it’ll be cool to see how that accent matures. Great idea on the follow up in a few years. I’ll put that in the video bank

[@Ace345499]

I love working with Ash, plus easy on the wallet in the northwest. Turned out great, attention to detail is top notch.

[@MattMuirhead]

The build and craftsmanship is amazing as always, but what really earned the like is a the Poo Satchel! Thanks again for another great video!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahaha my wife asked why I outlined those letters. My response, “that’s where I keep my shit” lol thanks Matt!

[@quirtdrozario9983]

Absolutely stunning. Your work unquestionably has the WOW factor.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much!

[@aaronneubert2583]

Every time I watch your builds I pick up a new technique or a new toy/tool that I want. This one didn't disappoint!

[@SawyerDesign]

Love it! Glad you enjoyed- thanks Aaron.

[@klausalan]

Swoopy designed legs, end grain veneer, gorgeous white ash, and some amazing technique! Very inspiring video. Look forward to seeing more.

[@SawyerDesign]

Awesome thanks Nick

[@MrDfurlong]

Wonderful design and woodworking technique

[@mattmacneil4004]

Once again Nick, great build! Love your stuff, look forward to the next build

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks a ton, Matt!

[@larrypostma2866]

I’ve always loved my banana hammock but now I feel a huge hole that can only be filled with a banana box. Beautiful pillow dungeon really!

[@Leo-ry6hp]

Doesn't matter the size of the chest, quilts and pillows will always end up on a chair in the room.... great build love the details

[@MrSeminole77]

Excellent! Balanced movement in the design really brings this piece to life. The mass that the legs bring to the work underscores the heirloom nature and longevity of the work. Wonderful work!!

[@bladeranger1886]

Very, very nice. I especially appreciate your comments as you go along; brings the build to life. Ash is an underrated wood; what you did was to (hopefully) give the anti-ash folks something to think about.

[@hebierob]

Sick all the way!!! You make everything look so easy! Blessings!!

[@crandallwoodworking2988]

Great build, as usual! I love to watch the dovetailing and planing.

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you

[@PolySammo]

Beautiful. Thanks for telling why youake the decisions that you do with each part.

[@jerryrudolph6603]

Nice work. A century from now no one will mistake this piece from Made in China.

[@juliushoffman15]

Nothing wrong with your ash when it turn out looking like this! Watching your videos gives me so much inspiration. Thanks.

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad to share the spark ⚡️ thanks Julius!

[@c.a.g.1977]

Said it before, say it again: your designs are awesome, Nick!

[@SawyerDesign]

You’re awesome thank you!

[@lethylxistns4759]

Awesome design and contrast in your wood choices👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jamestaulbee4791]

Stunning design. Out of the box, off the chain as usual. Very inspiring

[@SawyerDesign]

Awesome to hear man. Thanks James

[@donnysarvis]

Absolutely stunning as usual Nick! Really love the end grain veneer concept. Your creativity makes me want to try harder! Thanks for sharing, and I love a nice piece of white ash.

[@GregsGarage]

Digging the details. Still catching up on your catalog of vids. Enjoying them a lot.

[@rich3398]

Cool design. I like the end grain accent as well as the matching accent on the lid.

[@byOldHand]

Great build Nick, I enjoyed the whole video and special thanks for 11:28 , made me smile 😊😊 Thank you for sharing this beautiful work with us.

[@HansHoffmeister]

Another great build! Nice work.

[@fcschoenthal]

Once again, great artistry and craftsmanship. Please keep them coming. - Chris

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Chris!

[@getpractical9280]

i saw a couple videos of yours years ago, and im really glad i found your channel again. You're inspiring me to build my own gaming desk after watching your custom desk video

[@loganpack7736]

Awesome stuff, man. Love your designs and your attention to detail. Best craftsman on KZbin, no question!

[@mikecolo2158]

Definitely an artist and a craftsman.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Mike!

[@neilf4128]

Hi. It took me a while to get to this video. First... Really awesome. I love the commentary. I love the running thought on how can you improve what has already been done a thousand times. Now I understand which comment you asked about... "Love for my White Ash..." I thought that was a somewhat clever and funny play on woods... words. Thank you for your craft. Great job.

[@nancybrennemann2203]

The build is outstanding, the detail work precise and creative. My only wish was for a matching end grain veneer on top center. But that’s just candles on the icing on the cake😊

[@muckinfunday]

You have some awesome skills!! WOW.. This is beautiful!!

[@JoelSilvaraci20-09-BH]

beautiful job Nick, congrats

[@scottmcfarland1177]

Came out awesome! White ash is a great wood!

[@SteveHit1]

Great design work - nice to see the evolution of the piece. The ash looks stunning.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Steve!

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic, Nick! That's a real work of art! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey much appreciated MC!

[@chandarussell]

Very nice. Different from the usual blanket chests. I have a blanket chest but it is made of walnut with woodland scenes hand carved into the tops and sides and it is lined with cedar. I keep things like my wedding dress and antique linens and wools in it.

[@jeffhermenet144]

Amazing build, I would never think to come up with anything like this. The straight inlays to bring out "more" of the curved legs was a brilliant addition and ties it all together. Keep up the great work!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Jeff

[@ButBigger42]

If you can keep up regular content like this, this channel will blow up. Excellent video, sir.

[@bokybokojevic6150]

Absolutely stunning.Good job.

[@creedsexton296]

I love the whole fricken thing.... you are really getting good at the designing end as well as your technique.... Loving it, my new favorite maker for sure...

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the love 🤙

[@pthanos]

Wow. I wonder what kind of home can accept this piece. Definitely impressive

[@daver.2871]

Nice design. I enjoyed the commentary as much as the video. Thanks for making the effort to make it funny and interesting.

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad you enjoyed it Nikanov! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@cheryldawkins7486]

I'm a fan of Ash, it's beautiful wood. I enjoyed your puns and the chest is gorgeous. I truly enjoy your work.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Cheryl! Glad you enjoyed the build. I appreciate you taking the time!

[@J-dizzle2021]

Another beautiful piece that was very enjoyable to watch as always. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful and creative building. Cheers my friend! 👍

[@SawyerDesign]

My pleasure! Thanks JC

[@J-dizzle2021]

I'm telling everyone I know and sharing your talent and I only wish you more and more followers my friend. I've been a contractor for over 3p years and love to fabricate and love to make my own furniture etc. I would love to come help you for a week or 2 and help.me learn as I can maybe help you learn a few tricks. We can never stop learning and I really enjoy your detail and creativity to all that you do and build. I wish you the best and I'm on VA if you ever want to take me up on the offer. 👍

[@gavinclayton9552]

Walnut is soooo yesterday!! White ash is where it’s at. Another great project mate.

[@SawyerDesign]

Ugh srsly. Lol thank you!

[@kevinwhiteaz]

I mean, unbelievable. I thought I was a woodworker but I think I just cut things in comparison. You’re a true craftsman!! Great video/edit also!!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahaha I’m sure that’s not true! Thanks so much Kevin!

[@rongoldberg8174]

Insane. Love the lines.

[@oldmantaiter]

Love that endgrain inlay detail. Great stuff man.

[@SawyerDesign]

Such a fun detail! Much appreciated!

[@worldtreedesign]

Great design work as always

[@mcmathwoodworks]

Nice job! I really like how you challenge yourself to improve with every project! It’s cool taking a peek into your design process... thinking outside the box to make this chest more than just a box!

[@maxgruber9883]

Love this one! Really pulled out a lot of techniques on this fella! Curious on one thing - if you could start over would you still leave the two knots on the front or use different pieces of wood with a smooth front? They caught my eye in the money shots and were a little bit distracting from the other amazing details you incorporated. A masterpiece either way 👍

[@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585]

Ok even if i don’t like ash …. You made some desings that is very attractive and takes your eyes off the wood and more on the looks 👍🏼👏 Oh and nice toutch with the walnut 😜🇨🇦❤️

[@dennismacwilliams196]

What a great piece

[@cameronmlynn24]

I don't understand how someone can dislike your content. Amazing talent!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much Cameron! Can’t win em all I guess

[@idontthinkso666]

@@SawyerDesign Not my taste in design, but ANY woodworking is FUN woodworking. I'd never give anyone a thumbs down for pushing the design envelope.

[@keytr0n13]

Love your work. I haven't made it through your whole playlist yet, but like Steve Rochon, I'd love to hear your story. Everybody has a story and when you share it, you'll probably become part of someone else's story.

[@andrechadwick4233]

Hey Nick , You are an artist and a craftsman nice job keep up the good work

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Andre!

[@edcrego396]

Every thing except the legs to me they looked like an after thought or ad on I like the idea but something is clicking in my eyes your an amazing wood worker the chest it self is awesome

[@christophercastor6666]

Loves me some White Ash! Shazam! In the Rock Paper Scissors of Tree Cadaver Competition, White Ash crushes Walnuts any day. As always, Thank You -CY Castor

[@havaneseday]

Great job on the build. Love the inlay's Also your editing is getting really good! I love your white ash

[@kdavidwhite8376]

Being a Cherry enthusiast I actually like Ash.. great work

[@denniscarreno5882]

Beautiful work!

[@leonardburns1780]

That is a beautiful box

[@terristroh3965]

Ash is so beautiful. This project is beautiful too. This box reminds me of a fancier modern version of a sea chest I saw in a recent woodworking magazine . Fall 2021 Woodworkers Journal, I think.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Terri! Awesome- I’ll go see if I can find that.

[@brianwalsh829]

Hi bud I have only been following you the past week your work is one of a kind you are a master at your work look forward to seeing more of your work 👍👍👍

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks Brian!

[@chrisstearns10]

Everyone makes mistakes but you didn't by makeing this beauty👍 another outstanding peice to add to your blossoming portfolio 👍

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Chris!

[@ericward9468]

How does this channel not have like a million subs. You work and design is 🤯

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha thanks Eric! Share with a friend! Haven’t been doing this long- appreciate the love man

[@greenberetwoodworks6458]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and hobby woodworker. You have some very cool designs, great job on the videos. Keep up the great work!

[@benrudman3917]

Crushed it as usual. I work with ash in some way on almost every project I build. I love using it. Good to hear the feedback on the q5. It’s been in my shopping cart for a year now. I need an upgrade from the earlex I’m using, just havnt taken that plunge yet. -Ben

[@SawyerDesign]

Man it’s pretty incredible. I love how it sprays. Thanks Ben!

[@thomasalison6188]

Awesome build, you have a great eye for design! Get yourself a 3M PPS cup kit for the spray gun, you'll find it is a huge improvement over the stock cup.

[@brianframe7949]

Man, I love your channel. I make guitars and I find your work inspirational. Keep it up

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks Brian! Man that’s quite the compliment. I look up to luthiers skill a lot

[@michaelginn8467]

Your videos are great man... Keep it up!

[@mwwoodworksco]

Amazing as always.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Pete!

[@EricRoy85]

Wow! I always get excited when I see a notification for a new video of yours. You definitely did not disappoint. I love that you continue to challenge yourself and push for more than "the usual". Oh, and yeah, I love me a nice piece of white Ash! Edit: Staring at the finished piece, I noticed that front panel looks like a nice piece of white ash too! 😂

[@SawyerDesign]

No shortage of fine ash in this shop 🕺🏼

[@andrewbrown8148]

Wow, beautifully designed chest, Nick~! I really like the idea of using Cherry for the accents because like you said, it will darken with time and really stand out. Don't pay attention to the others asking for Walnut....I dig your White Ash~!! ;-)

[@tntcox100]

Damn, who would of thought a simple box could look so awesome. Love the additional design you did to this one Nick. Beautiful work as always mate. 👍

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Todd! Fun to find the little things that make all the difference to an otherwise simple form

[@jerishull1860]

Beautiful build!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much!

[@budlloyd3127]

awesome work! my first time coming across your channel, so glad I did. subscribed and can't wait to see more!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much Bud

[@1S4Per]

Amazing work as usual! As to your question on the legs, overall I think they're great. A part of me wishes the top of them were a little more streamlined into the body of the box vs having the 2-3?" horizontal top. Awesome work!

[@richs5422]

Nice design! We had to take down some ash trees, so ash will be my favorite wood for a long time. It's nice to see that someone who knows what they're doing can plane ash - my skill level isn't there yet.

[@shaleary4635]

You are super talented 😍

[@joequintana]

Pretty awesome man!!!

[@AlainPilon]

banana tray! 🙂You innuendo is so entertaining!

[@Charlie-dm5ug]

Can't imagine what those 8 "unlikes" are about. Great build. Great video...

[@richardclarke9966]

Another work of art, my friend 👌

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Richard!

[@Ivo_Serra]

Great job! Again! Just beautiful

[@SawyerDesign]

Thank you!

[@mattelias721]

Ash is useful for more than just baseball bats. Great execution, dude. I imagine you could overcomplicate making a set of toy wooden blocks, but then again, I'd still watch and thumbs-up that vid. Since you asked: I'd have made the leg supports curve up and out (essentially flipping them upside down), and have the lid extend over those edges... just me.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha probably. Thanks man. That would certainly change up the vibe a bunch!