Latest Tack Trunk Commission Completed

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful trunk! I love the color combo and especially the scrollsaw work; a very nice touch.

The appliqué was laser cut by Creeker Mike Null. I don't own a scrollsaw...one of the few tools I've never acquired! LOL

[Phil Mueller]

Wow, is that for American Pharoah? Well done!

[David Tiell]

Jim, beautiful job!!! Love the contrasting woods and the fact it's not plywood like so many I see. Any chance of seeing pics of the inside of the top box?

Where do you get your plans from? My wife has been begging me to build her a tack box, and this looks like the ticket. One similar to this would make a fantastic Christmas present for her this year.

[Jim Becker]

David, I don't have any photos of the inside of the top trunk for this particular build, but it's similar to this and also has a removable tray on the left that's not on the pictured trunk interior here:



I don't use plans, so I can't refer you to any. The top trunk (nominal) dimensions are 36"w x 24" d x ~30" tall with the six inch lid with bandage storage. The trunk IS made of plywood...furniture grade veneer plywood (1/2") and is simple glued and screwed butt joints. The 1/4" thick trim hides the joinery and is fastened with 1/2" 23 gage pins and a few stripes of glue. This provides a strong carcass that emulates the look of frame and panel.

[Mike Ontko]

Jim, your tack trucks are works of art! Though given the costs of saddles and other equine gear, nothing less than a treasure chest will do.

[Jim Becker]

Mike, you speak the truth...like so many avocations, equestrian activities tend to include a lot of "acquisition". The nice folks in the Nikon Facebook group I participate in have an acronym for this kind of thing: "GAS". (gear acquisition syndrome)...something woodworkers can appreciate, too. LOL "I got GAS, man!"

[Gordon Eyre]

I always enjoy seeing your work Jim and this latest does not disappoint. Very nice and I am certain you have another satisfied customer.