This is a simple project that can be completed in an afternoon. Tools that I used are as follows ( not all are necessary, use what you have available!):
- chisels and mallet
- drill press
- table saw
- sand paper
- wood glue and tack nails
- router ( I did not have one but this tool is a great asset)
- treasure and lots of it to fill your chest
- trust worthy treasure guardian
- chisels and mallet
- drill press
- table saw
- sand paper
- wood glue and tack nails
- router ( I did not have one but this tool is a great asset)
- treasure and lots of it to fill your chest
- trust worthy treasure guardian
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Signing UpStep 1: Ripping the lid and marking the template
To start this project off, I first ripped a 1/2" inch off my 4x4 piece of cedar using the table saw. This will act as my lid. I also marked a square in the center of my soon to be box where I will begin hollowing. I measured 1 inch in from the ends and a 1/2 inch in on the sides to give me a nice sized template for where the box will be drilled out.
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Straight bit to hollow it out, then a "bull nose" or round over to smooth the edges.
At some point I want to do a pirate treasure hunt in our back garden for our boys (probably a birthday party) and this looks like a pretty efficient way of making treasure chests. I will do the lids differently, though, making a sliding lid inset into the top.
Cheers
I probably would've cut 4 pieces and mitered them then glue them but your method is cooler!