Faux Transit Chest Questions

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The Maltby in my previous post is coming along nicely. Seems accurate enough with irons, but aging peepers required me to put some optics on it before I started the process of finding an accurate load. Along with that side of the project, I’m planning on building a transit chest...well...because. I figure it will be a nice little winter shop project for some snowy days that aren’t occupied with any of the other dozen projects going on.

Lumber has been acquired. The dovetail jig has been located and dusted off. I am however, searching and scratching my head a bit on the paint for the exterior, and the stain for the interior. Has anyone stateside sourced out the appropriate colors from easily obtainable sources? I’m not interested in finding the exact milk based formula or anything...latex or oil would suffice for me just fine. Same for the interior stain. It’s difficult with internet pics to go get a decent color match, and unfortunately I don’t have a chest to drag into the local big box store to have them scan it.

I appreciate any help anyone may have, and I will certainly keep all posted on the progress. Tis the season for sawdust!

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