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A rope-handled wooden tote from a single $5 cedar fence picket — five cuts, a handful of brads, done in an hour. The gift that carries the gift.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front and back Trace and jigsaw a curve along the top edge — stack-cut both so they match. | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 10" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Ends Long point to long point, both ends cut at 5° off square, NOT parallel — the ends taper so the sides splay. | 2 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 5 1/2" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Bottom Cut to fit the assembled sides — measure yours. | 1 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 10" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72" (Cedar) One picket does the whole tote with material to spare. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga | 40 each | ☐ |
| Rope, 3/8" Sisal or manila reads best against cedar. Knot the ends inside. | 3 linear ft | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.