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Designed in the style of the arts and crafts movement this charming little storage box makes a great weekend project.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Box Top | 1 | 1/2" × 7" × 9" | — | ☐ |
| Oak Long Sides | 2 | 1/2" × 3" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Oak Short Sides | 2 | 1/2" × 3" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Maple Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 2" | — | ☐ |
| Oak Plywood Bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 5" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Poplar Long Top Frame | 2 | 3/8" × 1/2" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Poplar Short Top Frame | 2 | 3/8" × 1/2" × 3" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Plywood, 1/4" Thick 7 1/2" X 5" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1/2" Oak board, 1x4 36" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1/2" Hard Maple board, 1x8 12" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1/2" Poplar board, 1x4 12" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 3/4" Hard Maple board, 1x2 12" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 5/8" pin nails | 20 each | ☐ |
| Titebond 1 wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper 100 - 220 grit | 3 each | ☐ |
| Minwax Weathered Oak Stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Minwax Tung Oil | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Please be sure to read through complete instructions before you begin any work on this project.
Following the cut list provided - cut the top, short sides, long sides, short top frame sides and long top frame sides from the 1/2" thick boards.
Use a table saw to cut the bottom board from 1/4" plywood. Use 100 and 150 grit sandpaper to smooth the bottom.
Use either a table saw or a router table with a straight bit to cut a 1/4" X 1/4" dado 1/4" up from the bottom edges of both the short and long sides. Use 100 and 150 grit sandpaper to smooth all of the sides.
Use either a table saw or a router table with a raised panel bit to cut the four bevels in the top. The table saw method is what I used as raised panel router bits cost over $100. Please note that the border of the field is 1 1/2" X 1/8" deep and the bottom of the bevel is 3/16" deep. The angle I used on my table saw was 8 degrees. Use 100 and 150 grit sandpaper to smooth the top.
Use 100 and 150 grit sandpaper to smooth the 4 top frame pieces. Measure the opening of the box and make any small adjustments to the length of the frame components so that the frame will fit snugly inside the box. Use Titebond I wood glue to attach the frame to the underside of the top.
Use Titebond I wood glue and 1" pin nails to attach the four legs to the box.