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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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Made_a_shooting_board_to_hold_the_staves_while_planing_inside_hollow.JPGSticking board and hollowing inside of staves243 viewsI sink several grooves with plow planes to remove waste wood and to make reference lines. Then use shoulder plane to remove most of the rest of the waste, then the #18 Round plane. I will finish with the purpose-built cambered plane blade in a Stanley No. 80 cabinet scraper.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.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_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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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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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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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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Rebekah_Heald_Wells_1811_campaign_trunk.JPGRebekah Heald Wells 1811 campaign trunk231 viewsRebekah Heald Wells brought this trunk with her when, in 1811, she went with her new husband who was the commandant of Fort Dearborn. It appears to be made of pine, and covered in some sort of hide with the hair on. The brass edge reinforcements are unusual in that they are decorative as well as functional.Sgt42RHR
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Ready_to_glue_and_nail_the_staves_to_the_ends_of_the_trunk.JPGReady to glue and nail the staves to the trunk ends158 viewsThese staves have been planed and scraped down to the pencil line and smooth; they are ready to glue and nail to the ends of the trunkSgt42RHR
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Ready_for_hardware,_lining,_and_covering.JPGReady for hardware, lining, and leather covering263 viewsThe interior will be lined with linen and the exterior will be covered with leather.Sgt42RHR
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