Simple Wooden Pie Box

Cut the first three box pieces to 10-1/2", then measure and cut the remaining pieces to fit exactly as you assemble — this keeps the box square even if your actual board width is slightly off from 3-1/2". Join with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.

Drill a small hole through the back edge of the box and a matching hole through the back edge of the lid. Thread twine through both, tied with enough slack that the lid can swing open past vertical without the twine pulling taut and binding.