I am making a blanket chest
The lid is plywood with solid sides and breadboarded ends. Is there any reason to breadboard plywood, or is it just a design detail? I can't see that the ends need to be done any differently than the sides.
Hi Toller,
I can only imagine that it's to give the chest a style/period detail. There's no real warping or shrinkage issues with plywood. Having said that, I think that particular piece would miss the breadboard ends.
Cheers
Frank
to hide the edge veneer?
It is just a design detail. Craftsman pieces usually have that look to them. I would try to keep the breadboard ends if I were building it. I just don't think it would look right without them.
Frank
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required