Flickr Pool: Treasure Chest
By Sean O'Hara
The popular romantic view of Old World pirates probably has something to do with the fact that no one has to deal with them anymore. Still, I couldn’t help but whistle a pirate song when I saw longtime reader Beano_t’s treasure chest.
Kids dig pirate swag, and this definitely qualifies. It looks to measure around a foot and a half long and about as much high, and the lid is cleverly built from pine strips fastened to curved spars to form a nice treasure-chest shape.
It looks like a great project to undertake on a Sunday afternoon. And if this rig is intended for an aspiring, Johnny Depp-influenced buccaneer, then it’ll be quite a gift — though I might be tempted to keep it for myself.
Toolmonger Photo Pool [Flickr]
March 31st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Shiver me timbers matey! That is very nice.
March 31st, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Sean - these types of boxes are also used by pre-1840 re-enactors/rendezvousers. I have several in my garage!
March 31st, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Arrrg. Me likes the coopered lid.
April 1st, 2009 at 6:41 am
Yar, modern pirates don’t seem to be very cool. Maybe they need a nifty hat!
April 1st, 2009 at 2:47 pm
About 30 years ago, I built my son a “treasure chest” from plans that had won a 1-sheet plywood use contest. It had a cutting plan that had little but sawdust leftover after cutting out a 4 x 8 sheet of ¼ inch marine-grade plywood. It used narrow strips of plywood along all 4 edges of each face of the box and domed lid. The domed lid was made by bending and gluing pieces of the plywood – adding a few strips longitudinally on top for strength and appearance. All of the strips were stained dark – while the flat panels and roof of the box was finished in a lighter contrasting color. There was enough plywood leftover to construct a till that rested on inside rails (also plywood strips). The top is hinged at the back with a piano hinge and is supported with hardware to prevent accidental rapid closure. Corners were reinforced with brass. The box is surprisingly strong yet lightweight – and is still functional after all this time and fairly hard use.
April 1st, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Yes very cool aslo used for fun toy box