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A five-sided 1x4 box with a twine-hinged lid — the simplest possible carrier for taking a pie somewhere without a lid clattering off.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front, back, and bottom Cut the first three, then measure and cut the remaining pieces to fit exactly. | 3 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 10 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Sides Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | Pine | ☐ |
| Lid | 1 | 1/4" × 12" × 12" | Acrylic glass or plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Acrylic glass or plywood, 12" x 12" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
| Twine | 2 ft | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 8 ft
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Acrylic glass or plywood, 12" x 12", Twine
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.