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Antique Boot Box (with Shoe Storage)
This is a beautiful way to add form to any area without losing function.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.3–6.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| False Bottom (A) | 1 | 3/4" × 18" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Top Partial Back (B) | 1 | 3/4" × 19" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom (C) | 1 | 3/4" × 18" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Top (D) | 1 | 3/4" × 9" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Shelf (E) | 1 | 3/4" × 9" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Sides (G) and (H) | 2 | 3/4" × 18" × 36" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| 3/4" overlay hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| Magnetic Catch | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood Veneer Banding | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Bar / Pipe Clamps — optional
- Combination Square — optional
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Cut Boards
Use the cut diagram to get cut dimensions.
2. Building a Board (Optional)
Due to the nature of this project (1 sheet challenge) I am utilizing every square inch of my 4'x 8' board. In these plans I am using some of the cut-offs to create the back of the lower shelves to prevent stored items from falling out the back. If you would like, you can replace these pieced together cutoffs using a 1x4" standard board (2) @ 28 1/4". However you can use the remnant boards (F) to serve this purpose, you will just need to joint them together using a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig.
3. Attach Backs to Shelves/Bottom
- Drill pocket holes on the underside boards, on both the short sides, and one of the long sides of boards (C) and (E).
- Next attach the "backs" (F) to the topside of boards.
- Attach it to the far side (There should not be Kreg Pocket Holes on the underside of attached back board.) (F). Using a Kreg Pocket Hole Jig drill pocket holes around the perimeter of boards (B) and (A). The pocket holes will be on the backside/underside.
- Attach board the partial back (B) to the false bottom (A).
4. Mark Sides
Mark placement of the shelves (A) w/attached back (E) w/attached partial back and (C) w/attached partial back.
5. Install Shelves/Bottom
Using the marks from Step 5. install shelves (A) w/attached back (E) w/attached partial back and (C) w/attached partial back. Attach all shelves using the pre-drilled pocket holes (Step 3.) Using 1-1/4" Kreg Screws.
6. Attach Top
Using the holes on the top backside of (B) attach the top (D) using 1 1/4" Kreg Screws and wood glue around the perimeter. I then reinforced the remaining edges with 2" 18g. finishing nails.
7. Add Front Door
Attach the door using 3/4" overlay hinges. Install magnetic catch centered on the interior. (Underside of board A)
8. Optional: Charatcter
I added wood veneer banding to the exposed edges of plywood. I also used a table saw to cut 1/4" grooves in the front of my front door (I) to give it the appearance of planks. I also used the 1 1/2" wide cutoffs to create a lip on the top shelf.
