Every Chest Should Have A Cedar Lining

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You're not quite ready to install the lid, though. First, the cedar lining (whether it's strip or composition board) must be glued in place within the box. Then the edge molding should be rip-cut (from the leftover piece of 1/2" doorstop pine) into two 1/2" X 1-1/8" X 42" pieces . . . one edge of each of them fluted, with the router, to match the lid . . . and those two lengths sliced in half to create four 21"-long sections, each with mitered ends. A dozen No. 8 X 3/4" flathead wood screws hold the trim in place, and the heads should be countersunk so that short plugs — made from 3/8" dowel — can be glued over them and sanded flush.

Finally, the hinge can be recessed into the lid and into one of the molding sections (here's another job for that router!), and the hinge and cover can be fastened in place with the screws provided. A lid support, placed between one side of the box and the hinged top, will keep the chest open for access when needed.

With everything together, a coat of shellac can be applied and then smoothed with pumice to provide a glossy finish . . . or if you'd prefer a more subdued appearance, oil can be rubbed into the wood. No matter how you dress it, though, your homemade chest is sure to be a source of satisfaction . . . either to you — the builder — or to any lucky person who might receive it as a gift.

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