Winchester Serpentine Chest Plans?

[Ronald Young]

I am planning to build a Winchester Serpentine Chest like the one by Jeff Headley shown on the E-Interview section of this site. Do any of you know of a set of plans for this chest? Thanks-Ron

[Jeff L Headley]

Ron, I have drawings. Please let me know what you need. Jeff

[Ronald Young]

Thanks so much Jeff, I sent you and email-Ron

[Striker]

Ron,
I thought I would add the attached for inspiration.  I built the chest last year based on Jeff's e- interview.  I did my best to pick dimensions off the photos and draw out the profile full scale.  It dimensionally built itself after making a few basic decisions. Of course, a call to the generous Mr. Headley would have saved alot of head scratching.

Also, if Jeff hasn't mentioned it, he has written a couple very helpful articles on the fine line inlay for FWW. They can be found in back issues or at FWW online if your a member.

Look forward to seeing your completed chest.

Stephen

[Ronald Young]

Stephen- Great looking Chest! I was in the process of making a full size drawing by scaling the photographs, just like you, when I had the idea of posting a question about available plans. I had no idea that Jeff would reply.  I've read his articles in FWW, they are excellent. I'll be building two Winchester Chests for my daughter to use as bedside chests. I've done a lot of inlaying, here is my latest work:

[Striker]

Oh Boy! I see I'm preaching to the choir! That piece is gorgeous.  I'm sure you'll do the chests justice. Please keep us in mind with the pics. 

Stephen

[Frank Strazza]

I would like to build a serpentine chest as well.
Can you tell me what the e-interview is about that you are talking about by Jeff Headly?
If anybody has any suggestions that they would like to pass on concerning the building details, I would greatly appreciate it.
Also if someone out there is so gracious as to pass on the plans, I would be delighted.
Thank you all so much, this is a great Forum and a great Society.
Frank   

[Mark Arnold]

Frank,

Jeff's e-Interview can be found here: http://www.sapfm.org/interviews.php. Jeff describes the construction of a Winchester, VA serpentine chest. I especially like how the French feet are done. Parts of the chest were also the subject of a pair of article in FWW about 2 years ago. Track those down if you can.

[Ronald Young]

Frank- I have a few photographs of the construction of the chests I'm working on. They may provide you with a bit more detail than the e-interview with Jeff. Let me know if you are interested and and I'll email them to you.
Ron