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A slatted 1x2/1x3 box with a notched top — dozens of short, repeated cuts rather than any complicated joinery.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slats | 28 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Side frame pieces | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Corner posts | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame rails, tall side | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame rails, top | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame rails, bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Frame slats, short | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Top frame, long | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19" | Pine | ☐ |
| Top frame, notched center Notch a matching half-circle out of each — cut from the same template so they align. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 6 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails or screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Build the two main slatted sides as shown, using a pocket hole jig — it's strongly recommended here. If you use a single pocket hole per joint instead, make sure it's glued as well so the joint doesn't twist over time.
Drill 3/4" pocket holes along the edges so the remaining sides can be attached in the next steps with all screws hidden on the inside. Also consider drilling pocket holes facing upward now for attaching the top later.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Build the remaining two sides the same way, again considering upward-facing pocket holes for the top.
Tools: Drill / Driver
Attach all four sides together to form the box.
Tools: Jigsaw. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Build the top frame. To let an umbrella pass through into the box, notch a half circle out of each of the two center 1x2 boards — cut both from the same template so the two notches line up into one clean circle once the boards are in place.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander
Sand every surface and edge smooth, then finish.