shanesmith80 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Finally got a start on chest this week (wife and bub away for week). Couple of quick questions. Has anyone thought of or think it would be usefull to put a divider in the middle. Thinking of this for 2 reasons. First to help stop warping and secondly could put some sliding trays at one end. Would be attached by sliding dovetail with maybe a cloudlift on the top. Also after routing out my fingers using the template I thought they would be a very snug fit but although not loose and have no wobble, they do slide together very easily. Not concerned about this just interested in others results. I will pull my finger out and take some photo's soon. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayasTeo Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I have made two blanket chests and I never found warping to be an issue , we use them to store blankets ' so for us the divider would be in the way to put bigger blankets or what have you , but if you will be using it to store other items I guess they would be usefull , looking forward to seeing your photos. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbeaulieu Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'm a newbie, but I suspect that Playas is right about it being stable. Remember, each piece is locked together on three sides. i do like you idea about adding features, though. Personally, I decided against a second hidden drawer because I've got my hands full as it is. The one drawer must have taken me ... I don't know .. 12 plus hours! If you have the skill and desire I think it's a great idea. ps: I awoke a couple of mornings ago to a dream wherein my lid, which I made two weeks ago, had warped. Of course I immediately ran out to the barn to check! Flat! Decided to put the bread boards on. Figured I might be pressing my luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanesmith80 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I have decided to scrap the divider idea, seems to be holding straight. I will also be adding the secret drawer now, due to all of a sudden having some extra timber on hand (I had to get extra timber as I cut one of my base pieces too short). I also have fears of my lid warping so have stacked a considerable amount of weight on top until I can get the breadboards ends done on hopefully tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 A chest like this traditionally would not have a divider but it might just have a little box that slid along some rails at the top. This was called a "till" and was used to store candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbeaulieu Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Byrdie, the more I think about the till, the more interested it seems. I wonder if it's too late too add it? Do you think mounting cleats or slides after the fact would be ok, versus somehow building it to the sides, like with dados? I guess I should research it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Cleats attached to the long sides and the till sliding side to side on top of it is exactly how they were in most traditional chests. The till tray just sat loose on top of the cleats or "runners." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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