Cedar kist

[rtc872]

Hi all,

I am starting to design a cedar chest and just wanted some imput. I would hate to go to all the effort to look at it everyday and think, "If only I'd also..."

So my plan so far is to store kilts, kilt accessories and my good shoes.

do you think I should have draws or make inserts that are suspended?

any advice is welcome.

Cheers

[KWD]

I think one long drawer at the bottom would be helpful. maybe a Lid shelf that moved as you opened the lid for the small things.

[AKScott]

Stacking trays of whatever depth would be a lot easier to make than drawers.

Flat profile top edge, cut oval holes in the sides of the trays so you can lift them out one at a time.

I would encourage you to look into plans and drawings to make a camel back top of some kind. Some are pretty complex, some not so much. If you see one you think you can execute well, I would say do it.

[piperdbh]

What if you made it to stand upright, with a hanging rod in the top and drawers/shelves at the bottom? Your kilts could always hang, and you could store hose and other woolens in the shelves. Plus, you could throw a cloth over it and use it for an end table or bookshelf.

[BoldHighlander]

What I want is an armoire, something along the lines of this:



...where I can store all my Highland wear & related items.

Personally, I like to store my kilts flat (folded over once) in a drawer. I rarely hang them, except when showering (to remove wrinkles). In this way I'm putting less stress (from the weight) on the stitching etc over the long run.

[rtc872]

Thanks for the advice! this is all good stuff. I was thinking of maybe even incorporating a valet into the design but that might be a bit bulky. I'll try and start scratching down some designs and see what you have to say.

Thanks again!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

What I want is an armoire, something along the lines of this:



...where I can store all my Highland wear & related items.

When I lived in Ireland I bought an old armoire with a mirror on the door at auction for about $25. Once I had it home I went to the local DIY store and bought some 4-inch wide cedar strips, which I cut to length and used to line both the wardrobe and drawer. The result was an antique that served as a functional "kilt closet" for better than twenty years.

Recently I attended a local auction, and two 19th century armoires sold for under $100 each. Something you might want to consider.