You don't have to be a kid to appreciate wooden chests.
Wooden chests are fun pieces of furniture, and building them is even more enjoyable.
In fact, chest woodworking projects are an excellent way to start your woodworking hobby.
They are fairly easy to construct and they do not require a lot of materials.
Your creativity an also go full swing as you are not restricted to particular schemes or styles when it comes to chest woodworking You can try your hand on creating a wacky pirate treasure box or an 'antique' cherry chest.
However, chest woodworking projects still vary in complexity so make sure you choose one appropriate to your skill level.
Good woodworking plans usually state the level of difficulty and that's the first thing you should take a look at.
Here's more: Design Notes The beauty of a chest woodworking project is that you get to play around with the design.
It would be fun to choose ornamental hinges and front clasps.
Handles would also be a good addition as it will make it easy to move the chest around when needed.
A good woodworking plan should include suggestions on ornamental additions, finishing and general design patterns, if any.
Bill of Materials Materials for chest woodworking vary greatly.
You can make one out of plywood, pine, cedar or cherry.
Just make sure there is a detailed cutting list.
Another point is that some wooden chests are constructed without nailing the boards or pieces of wood.
Some woodworkers prefer wood glue.
But there are instances when you cannot do away with screwing the pieces together.
Good chest woodworking plans have detailed lists of materials.
The Control Mechanism Feature Wooden chests have two major parts; the base and the lid.
A good woodworking plan would involve instructions on installing a control mechanism, like a simple chain inside the chest to prevent the lid from swinging too far out and causing damage to the hinges.
The Instructions Dovetail joints, biscuit joints, tongue and grove - these might be things an expert woodworker can accomplish without a sweat.
But not everyone could.
Good chest woodworking plans do not necessarily have to initiate you to woodworking jargon (you should learn them eventually, if you are a true-blue woodworking enthusiast); instead they should be clear and should provide step by step instructions.
Since these storage units are easy to construct, you won't find yourself in a lot of frustrating moments that is often the case with more complicated projects like dining tables and outhouses.
What better way to boost your woodworking skills than by working on something you can actually finish, and enjoy while doing so.