Shaker Blanket Chest

Season 1 Episode 107

Tom makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet.

Host Tom McLaughlin makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet using an exterior of cherry and interior of white pine panels. He’ll focus on how to make a traditional drawer and will use a special jig to create dovetail corners. This chest is a functional, yet classic piece bolstered by its distinct design.