Woodsmith Domed-Top Steamer Trunk Standard Plan & Premium Shop Drawings
In the era of steamship and train travel, no self-respecting traveler would dare venture abroad without a fashionable, rugged trunk to safely store their possessions and wardrobe. However, as transportation evolved to modern automobiles and air travel — making way for the more transportable suitcase — most trunks found a new home tucked away in the attic storing family treasures. But because of their beauty and considerable size, many of these trunks are finding a second life serving as decorative storage solutions. That was the inspiration for the version you see here. This trunk is not only attractive, but it also provides lots of storage in its main compartment. In addition, a removable “till” with dovetail joinery offers up the perfect place to store smaller items that are easily accessible.
You can purchase the Woodsmith Domed-Top Steamer Trunk standard plan or the supplemental premium shop drawings as a downloadable PDF or in a printed format that we ship to you. We highly recommend purchasing both the standard plan and the supplemental premium shop drawings for more in-depth instructions and greater detail.
Practical storage space combines with a stylish, custom design in this adaptation of a well-known classic traveling companion.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Domed-Top Steamer Trunk.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 19 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- More than 100 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Cutting diagram and materials list
- Includes a technique article on making handcut dovetails
- Includes a technique article on making precision stopped cuts
- Retail sources for project hardware and supplies
Premium Shop Drawings:
- 11” x 17” printable PDF
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly that supplements the standard plan
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 19 pages of step-by-step instructions
- More than 100 full-color photos, illustrations, and exploded views
- Cutting diagram and materials list
- Includes a technique article on making handcut dovetails
- Includes a technique article on making precision stopped cuts
- Retail sources for project hardware and supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
Premium Shop Drawings:
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
- A large, 24” wide print on premium paper shipped to you
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