Q. What is the best wood for making wooden chests?

Answer

In the end everything is going to be determined by what you want to do with the chest as well as what you intend to place inside of it. Are you going to bury it like a treasure chest like a pirate? Will it be utilised to make textiles in some way? These are some really crucial things to keep in mind. When it comes to strength oak is an excellent choice. Cedar is effective in warding off moths. Pine is a fantastic choice for a child's bedroom; but since it is so soft a lock made of pine would not be particularly secure because the screws would be easy to remove. Your best option would be cabinet-quality plywood. The consistency of the material will be maintained and it will be considerably simpler to manipulate. You won't see any movement in the wood even if the humidity levels fluctuate and it will be quite durable. There is a wide variety of designs available for chests and even plans for chests that are not constructed from plywood can often be adapted to utilise the material.