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Trunk_body_before_coopering.JPGTrunk body before coopering200 viewsThe staves forming the body have been glued and nailed to the ends and bottom of the trunk. It's now ready for rounding on the outside.Sgt42RHR
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Round_trunk_open.JPGRound trunk open268 viewsThe inside of the trunk is lined with 100 percent linen, a suit weight navy in this case.Sgt42RHR
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Round_trunk_label.JPGJohnston & Davidson Trukmakers label222 viewsPhotoshopped from an 18th century original.Sgt42RHR
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round_trunk_buckle_and_keeper_detail.JPGBuckle and keeper detail on round trunk192 viewsSgt42RHR
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Round_trunk_and_flat_top_trunk.JPG257 viewsI just finished the round trunk. I made it to coordinate with the flat-top trunk I made last year. Sgt42RHR
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Round_trunk.JPGRound trunk296 viewsThis is an 18th century campaign style round trunk. The body is basswood and is constructed around a 12 inch diameter circle, it is 30 inches long, and weighs 21 pounds. The outside is covered in 1-2 ounce black leather, the skirting is 3-4 ounce, and the straps and keepers are 6-8 ounce. The straps and keepers are dyed oxblood.Sgt42RHR
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Rounding_the_exterior_is_complete_-_end_view.JPGRouncing the exterior is complete - end view213 viewsHere is an end view of the exterior of the trunk after I've planed the exterior. I used a Stanley No. 5 1/2, a LN 4 1/2, and a Stanley No. 18 block plane. I'll fill knot and nail holes and then sand before covering the exterior with leather.Sgt42RHR
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Removing_waste_with_shoulder_plane.JPGRemoving waste with a shoulder plane164 viewsI used a shoulder plane--in conjunction with the reference grooves made with the plough planes--to bring the surface down close to the pencil line.Sgt42RHR
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Removing_waste_with_I_Sorby_plough_plane.JPGRemoving waste with an I. Sorby plough plane214 viewsI used the Sorby wooden plough plane to cut the central goove, and a Record 044 plough plane to cut the two grooves on each side.Sgt42RHR
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Reference_grooves_cut_with_I__Sorby_and_Record_044_plough_planes.JPGReference grooves cut with I. Sorby and Record 044 plough planes211 viewsI used an I. Sorby wooden plough plane to cut the central groove, and a Record 044 plough plane to cut the grooves on each side. The black magic marker on each edge creates an easy reference for when to stop cutting on each edge.Sgt42RHR
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Reference_grooves_cut--ready_for_shoulder_plane.JPGGrooves cut ready for shoulder plane177 viewsSgt42RHR
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Rebekah_Heald_Wells_campaign_trunk_end_view.JPGRebekah Heald Wells campaign trunk end view263 viewsEnd view showing the relative size of the bottom, the lid, and the walls. The end piece appears to be 12" diameter circle, with 4 'staves' for the back side, 4 for the lid, and 4 for the front. Sgt42RHR
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