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For mother's day I'm planning on making my mom a chest (like a bench). I was going to make it with flat sides, which (on the back, and left and right sides, but not the front side) would extend 1 in. above the top. I also wanted to make it have a hinged top, and have feet like on the coffee table below, only shorter. I also want to stain the wood with a dark cherry finish to match the furniture in our living room. i guess i could paint it black too, as some of our furniture has a black finish.

the dimensions are
35 in. L x 14.5 in. W x 18 in. H (without feet)

do you think that this is too ambitious to do in the short period of time i have? I figure the only time i'll have to buy supplies is saturday and i'll have saturday and maybeeee sunday morning for like 1 hour to work on it. also does anyone know how long paint on wood/finish takes to dry?

ps I've never really done and carpentry. do you think that this will be hard to complete? what sort of lumber should i use (taking into account i am on a budget)? what sort of wood should i use for the feet?

i have a jigsaw, which i know how to use. also i have a hand saw. i have a power drill and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches ect . but i dont really have any heavy duty cutting tools.

thanks for your help...i hope this works!
my dad could probably help me some but i'd really like to do the majority of this on my own...any tips you can give me would be appreciated!