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   Jerry_Thompson | Feb 23, 2002 03:36am | #1

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   John;
   Many years ago I built several cedar lined chests. I was told by the supplier of the plans to put two coats of finish on the inside to ensure equal water vapor movement.
   I attached the cedar planks on the inside with small nails and was told to make the holes slightly slotted to allow for wood movement.
   It was also interesting to note it was also recommended to tell the customer that the cedar could cause the finish on the inside lid to become damaged from the fumes from the cedar and to tell the owners to remember to leave the lids open every few months to let some the cedar essence out.
   I have heard nothing of any bad out comes from those endevores and I see on the of the customers every few months and he is still happy with the piece.
   The chests were made from ash and had a rubbed poly finish.
   Jerry