June 9, 201114 yr Just some pictures of that finished Cedar Chest:After one coat of Poly Gloss.  "Top Drawer" is a fake, as there is a cedar lined storage area in the top half.Yep, to satisfy Ralph Jones, that is a breadboard edge. The two working drawers in this piece.  Edges of the drawers were beveled to match the raised panels in the rest of the chest's sides/ And the back of this chest.  A little more sap wood showing here, but since it IS the back, it is ok here.   Red cedar is like a sponge, it took three coat to get a good finish to show up. Â
June 9, 201114 yr That's a wild looking chest Steve! the design and proportions look nice, is that your design? John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
June 9, 201114 yr Author Just something my little batch of brain cells came up with.   The drawers Are made to match the rest of the raised panels. the "top drawer" front as a fake. The bottom of the storage area is a piece of osb, covered with stripa of 1/4" cedar, nailed in place.  One of the book-matches is three boards, look at the knots real close. Just a little something to take my mind off over things going on.
June 9, 201114 yr Good job Steve. What are the dimensions of the chest? John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworks
June 9, 201114 yr Author Case size is 15-1/2" deep, by 29-5/8" wide, by 21-3/8" tall. Drawer fronts ( the WORKING ones) 3/4" x 4-1/2" x 10-3/8" . Top is 3/4" x 16-1/2 x 32-1/2" w/ 1-3/4" bread board ends. Two steel ( bright finish) hinges for the top. T&G for the bread board was 3/4" wide.
June 10, 201114 yr Nice job Steve. Impressive. There is just something about Cedar that says wow. Wayne God Bless our Troops and Protect them.
June 11, 201114 yr Author A look at the inside of this little box.   Left unfinished, to allow the Cedar to breathe. A view of the finished outside:
June 12, 201114 yr Looks really good inside Steve. It should be a very nice family heirloom. John MoodyJohn Moody Woodworks
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