Woodworking Made Simple for Woodworkers

As a result of the perfume of cedar discourages moths, a cedar chest (or "hope chest") was initially used to retailer the linens for a bride"s dowry. As we speak, a cedar chest nonetheless makes an exquisite, conventional present for any potential bride-to-be, as well as a fantastic place to retailer additional blankets on the foot of the mattress-however they definitely aren"t only for brides anymore. This do-it-your self model makes a good-looking, sensible storage choice for nearly any room of the home. And in comparison with what you"d pay for a manufactured piece, this heirloom-high quality chest could be handcrafted by any woodworker for a fraction of the fee. Western cedar with a daring grain (as pictured) is the normal selection in lumber, different species-pine, oak, cherry, mahogany or walnut-work simply as well. Merely line the chest with cedar closet lining, obtainable at most house facilities and on-line. Though edge-becoming a member of is require...