When built or lined with cedar it allows for long term storage of natural fibers such as wool and cotton without concern for damage or infestation by moths.
Cedar plank chest. A wood storage chest can be used to store a variety of different items such as blankets and toys. If the aroma wears thin in a closet or chest lightly sand it by hand with a folded piece of 100 grit sandpaper. When you begin to smell the cedar you ve sanded it deep enough. History antique cedar plank chests were frequently connected with older women that contain their greatest secrets together with a dowry quilts and photos and clothing that.
Red cedar is is one of the most popular wood species for exterior use because of its natural rich red color and natural resistance to decay. The dimensions on these cedar chest plans assume that you are working. The lengths given are from the long points of the mitered ends. See more ideas about wooden chest blanket chest and wood chest.
Family heirlooms like your grandmother s wedding gown old photographs and important documents will be safe for years to come. Specializing in hardwood furniture trim carpentry cabinets home improvement and. Antique cedar plank chests are available at nearly any yard sale but being aware of what distinguishes between old and antique is simply the start of the search process. Primed finger joint pine board actual size.
Primed finger joint pine trim board actual size. Used for shingles trim house siding decking fences and gates cedar is cheap widely available and it weathers exceptionally well. So they trot out and buy themselves planks of cedar in various iterations cedar block hangers cedar hangers cedar balls cedar drawer dividers cedar shoe inserts it s really quite impressive how many ways they re figured out for you to incorporate cedar into your life. Jan 10 2015 explore saradb s board cedar chest plans on pinterest.
Aromatic cedar natural closet liner planks 1 in. Repeat sanding over the remaining wood to revitalize the closet or chest. X 8 ft 3 piece per box 1 in. X 96 in 9 piece per box.
It is relatively easy to adjust the width height and depth of most of the chest plans presented. Sides refers to the longest vertical part of the cedar chest. Lots of people and maybe you too want to keep their closets smelling and feeling fresh and moth free. Cedar chest plans assembly.
Unilin angle on sides. A cedar chest is the perfect way to protect family heirlooms to pass on to the next generations.