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Carved Chairmaker's Tool Chest by Rev. Jim Paulson

May 18th, 2009 in The Gallery     
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Rev. Jim Paulson brought his carved tool chest to The Windsor Institute for a class. 
Paulson carved a hymn theme (Thine is the Glory) on the tool chest lid.
Paulsons chip carving design integrated lettering, music, as well as rosette, leaf, and flower motifs.  Various design elements were influenced by the work of woodcarver Wayne Barton.
Paulsons 18th Century style tool chest holds a set of Windsor chairmaking tools. 
Paulson also carved the inside of the tool chest lid to show his company logo, J.D. Paulson Furnituremakers.  
Rev. Jim Paulson brought his carved tool chest to The Windsor Institute for a class. 

Rev. Jim Paulson brought his carved tool chest to The Windsor Institute for a class. 
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Rev. Jim Paulson made this 18th century style tool chest to hold a set of Windsor chairmaker's tools.   He brought his dovetailed pine chest to a chairmaking class at The Windsor Institute.  Paulson combined the basic dimensions and design concepts from Chris Gochnour's Heirloom tool chest with some features of Adam Cherubini's 18th Century tool chest.  Being an advanced woodcarver, Paulson then opted to enhance the basswood chest lid with some chip carving designs on the top and on the inside.  The chest top is sealed with a polyurethane coating and the sides and trays are finished with milk paint followed by a mixture of linseed oil and paraffin wax.   


Design or Plan used: Chris Gochnour's Heirloom Tool Chest
posted in: The Gallery, period interpretation, dovetails, pine, carving, tool chest, paint, oil, polyurethane
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Comments (6)

Wyverin7887 writes: That is an amazing tool chest, Jim. By far the most intricately and beautifully crafted chest here. Keep up the excellent work. ~ Jake Posted: 12:05 pm on June 5th
Flyfishjh writes: That is the snazziest tool chest I've ever seen Jimbo! How's about you work on a fly tying desk for me? - Joe Heer Posted: 6:36 pm on May 28th
wbarton writes: Great tool box Jim. Your chip carving is superbly executed and I really like your design.It should be an inspiration to everyone.

All the best,

Wayne Barton Posted: 12:28 pm on May 27th
mrfixitnow writes: AMEN! Posted: 4:36 pm on May 25th
pastorchairmaker writes: Thanks Chuck for the supportive comment. Good to hear from you.

Take care, Jim Posted: 10:07 pm on May 19th
pezeshki writes: Hey Jim -- Glad to see your tool chest here! FWIW, folks -- Jim also makes beautiful Windsor Chairs

(from Chuck Pezeshki -- fellow classmate) Posted: 6:16 pm on May 19th
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