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Your cart is empty.Because the fragrance of cedar discourages moths, a cedar chest (or "hope chest") was originally used to store the linens for a bride's dowry. Today, a cedar chest still makes a wonderful, traditional gift for any potential bride-to-be, as well as a great place to store extra blankets at the foot of the bed-but they certainly aren't just for brides anymore. This do-it-yourself version makes a handsome, practical storage option for almost any room of the house. And compared to what you'd pay for a manufactured piece, this heirloom-quality chest can be hand made by any woodworker for a fraction of the cost. Western cedar with a bold grain (as pictured) is the traditional choice in lumber, other species-pine, oak, cherry, mahogany or walnut-work just as well. Simply line the chest with cedar closet lining, available at most home centers and online. Although edge-joining is required to create the necessary stock, the project calls for mostly straight cuts and includes full-size patterns for the curves. To build, simply glue and nail the pieces together, sand and apply a coat of Danish oil. The finished chest measures 48 inches long by 20 inches high by about 20 inches deep. About U-Bild plans: U-Bild plans are ideal for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers of all skill levels. Unique "trace, saw and assemble" designs feature simple-to-follow patterns (like sewing patterns) that produce professional-looking results.
Chris D.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
Received a photo copy of plans. Hard to read.
Chantelle Whitney
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
Very difficult to follow. No real material list. you get a board feet but no dimensions of boards how wide &long you should get. I was expecting a book it was a one-page poster double sided.
y.d. moreland
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2017
made it was nice
mike
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2015
just fine
Leveloftime
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015
This is second set of plans I purchased from U-Build . Easy to work from and fast shipping .
TeittoJaqsun
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2014
Decent plans, could definitely use more details in the steps and explanations. If you are a true beginner/novice woodworker you may want to build up to this. It was my first build and it took 60-70 hours to complete. No planer/jointer so that slowed it down a lot. Good price and the cut out was helpful. Will buy from U-Bild again.
Randy
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
I've always loved the looks and smell of the cedar chests. I'm now starting up in some wood working Items, hobbies. So to get these plans and do some wood working would be great.
charlie jenkins
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
Worth the cost. very clear and an easy set of plans to follow, I made it out of pine with cedar closet boards for the liner and I made 2 trays.
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