This red cedar toolbox taught me plenty of valuable woodworking lessons. Each side panel is actually made of three strips of wood glued edge-to-edge. This technique allowed me to manipulate the final look of the piece. In this case, I put white rim along the top and bottom. Without any chiseling skills, I was compelled to make dovetails with a router and jig. The red cedar certainly had an aroma when cut. To me, cedar smells like the gerbil cage I had as a child. Sanded to 220 grit and finished with a clear gel stain, it came out prettier than anything I thought I'd ever make.
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