To restore a wooden chest, first begin by stripping away any old paint. Once you are down to the bare wood you can add a new coat of stain, varnish or whatever type of product you wish, to achieve the look you desire. Staining is always a good choice for wood, it helps bring out the natural wood grain patterns while altering the natural color.
It is The Chest
A wooden box to hold items.
A chest.
A wooden chest box would not be safe to stand on. A box like this can be used to hold small items like jewelry or a child's hair ties. It might be a bit bigger to hold quilts for the winter or photos.
A tea chest is a small,polished wooden box with a hinged lid, holding an assortment of teas, either neatly arranged tea bags. www.englishteastore.com
To effectively restore antique wooden boxes to their original condition, follow these steps: Clean the box with a soft cloth and mild soap to remove dirt and grime. Sand the surface gently to remove any imperfections or old finish. Apply a wood conditioner to prepare the wood for staining or painting. Choose a stain or paint that matches the original finish of the box. Apply the stain or paint evenly and let it dry completely. Finish with a clear coat of varnish or wax to protect the wood and give it a polished look.
When I was looking for a wooden toy chest I went to our local unfinished wood furniture store and found one. They are made high quality and they can stain and/or paint them for you or you could do that yourself if you are handy like that.
The official website for WK Fine Tools has an article dedicated to restoring a broken vintage ice box. There are instructions and matching images to help.
"The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson has 256 pages.
You can put a hole in the wooden box to make it lighter. By removing some material from the box, you will reduce its weight.
Yes, wooden is an adjective, a word that describes a noun. Example: a wooden box.
a long wooden box