Has anyone ever researched whether it’s possible to have too much square footage of cedar lining for a given volume? The blanket chest for a customer is about 42″ x 21″ x 18″. Local lumber yard carries a nicely sanded tongue-and-groove cedar plank 42″ x 3.75″ x 1/4″, but I’m worried the cedar aroma will be too strong in stored blankets if entire interior lined with cedar. The planking can be found at www.cedarsafeclosets.com. Any experience/guidance? Thanks.
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I wonder.. My wife used some perfume. Just a dash of Nina Ricci's L'Air du Temps.. I for one miss it ALOT!
I would NOT worry about your work!
I've built chests of a
I've built chests of a similar size and used the exact cedar you've described. I lined the bottom only. See https://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11440/two-of-a-kind It seems that in a few months the oils in the cedar dries out and the aroma weakens anyhow. A light sanding brings back the aroma.
RexJ
at first it will be a very strong aroma but after a few months you will hardly smell the cedar. I used the same cedar you mentioned on 4 different chests and all have lost their strong smell. One customer adds some cedar oil occasionally to get the aroma back.
I've made two full sized
I've made two full sized blanket-chests entirely of aromatic cedar. No ill effects resulted. I also suggest carving the recipient's name on the front.
Tom
Thanks for the replies, I did not expect the odor/aroma to drop off. I will line at least all four sides, maybe a drop-in bottom as well. You've saved my repeating your experience.
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