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Storing bag boxes upright in a divided tray beats the usual junk-drawer approach — this box holds a few sizes side by side, standing on end, so you can see and grab what you need without digging.
The cutouts in the top are the part to slow down for: mark them out, clamp the panel down firmly, drill a starter hole in each corner, and cut just inside your lines with a jigsaw fitted with a fine finish blade for wood. Sand the cut edges smooth afterward — this detail matters more here than on most projects, because a rough edge will snag and tear the bags every time you pull one through.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each |
| 1/4" plywood or MDF, 14" x 14" | 2 each |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 5/8" | 1 box |
| Wood glue | 3 oz |
Overall cost: $. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Long sidesPine 1x3 | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12 1/2" |
| Top/side framePine 1x3 | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14" |
| Divider endsPine 1x3 | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 7 3/4" |
| Bottom1/4" plywood or MDF | 1 | 1/4" × 14" × 14" |
| Top with cutouts1/4" plywood or MDFMark and cut openings for pulling bags through. | 1 | 1/4" × 14" × 14" |
Buy 2 boards at 8 ft.
1 board
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Attach the two divider end pieces to two of the 12-1/2" long 1x3s, set in 3-1/2" from each end, using 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Attach the remaining long side and the top/side frame pieces to the divider section with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Attach the plywood bottom to the underside of the frame with glue and 5/8" brad nails.
Mark out the pull-through cutouts on the remaining plywood panel. Clamp it firmly to a worktable and drill a starter hole in each cutout. Cut just inside your lines with a jigsaw and a fine finish blade — a scroll saw or router with the right bit works too. Sand the cut edges smooth so they won't snag or tear the bags. Attach the finished top to the frame with glue and 5/8" brad nails.
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