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A little slatted crate to fill with hot cocoa supplies as a gift. Two 1x6 ends, a bottom, and four lath slats — under an hour.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ends | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Side slats | 4 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/2" | Lath | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6 whitewood, 2 ft (Whitewood) Ends and bottom. | 2 foot | ☐ |
| Lath strips, 1-1/2" wide Side slats. | 6 foot | ☐ |
| Brad nails or staples, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Chalkboard label Or make your own with chalkboard paint. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6 whitewood, 2 ft, Brad nails or staples, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the two end pieces to the bottom with glue and brad nails, forming an open U.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Lath strips, 1-1/2" wide, Brad nails or staples, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the four lath strips to the ends and bottom with glue and brad nails to make the open sides. Thin lath splits easily, so don't overdrive the brads.
Materials: Wood stain, Chalkboard label
Stain the crate, then attach the chalkboard label to the front with glue and write on it. Fill with hot-cocoa supplies and gift it.