I started my wordworking with a toybox. I've made another in the meantime. Since then, I've contructed an entryway table, a dining table, shelving, bookcases, many child toys, etc.
This is my 3rd toychest. I figured I'd up the ante and make panels for the first time. The panels were made on the table saw. The dados to fit were made with a spiral router bit.
It's pine, ofcourse. I really don't have a hardwood supplier around here....so the kids get a pine chest. They don't care!
This is the unfinished base without the top. I'm staining 2 times with walnut, shellac to seal, and toning with probably a darker transtint with shellac. Finish with be waterbased lacquer. I'll update as needed.