How to build a wooden box

This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a wooden box. There are many things that you could build for your backyard, so make sure you work with attention and invest in high quality materials. A wooden box that is a handy item for your household, especially if they can be stacked together, such as the one presented in our woodworking plans.

Work with attention and invest in high quality materials, if you want to get the job done professionally and use the box for many years in a row. Plan everything to the littlest detail, if you want to prevent costly mistakes and to keep the wastes as low as possible. Make several boxes to create a lot of storage space for your basement or for you garage. Use cedar, pine or redwood, as they are both durable and have a nice appearance.

Don’t forget to pay attention to the rest of the storage projects that are featured on our site, as there are many more projects that could add value to your home. Pay attention to the instructions and to the diagrams shown in this article, before adjusting the components to the right size. Align the components, drill pilot holes and add waterproof glue to the joints, before inserting the screws. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a wooden box

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 24″ long SIDES
B – 2 pieces of 1×14 lumber – 16″ long FACES
C – 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 24″x17 1/2″ long BOTTOM
D – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 17 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 24 1/2″ long TRIMS

1 piece of 1×12 lumber – 4 ft
1 piece of 1×14 lumber – 3 ft
1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 2’x2′
1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 8 ft
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

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Building a wooden box

Building the faces of the box

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the faces of the wooden box. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to mark the cut lines after taking accurate measurements. Drill a starting hole and cut out the handle using a jigsaw.

Fitting the side walls

Continue the project by attaching the side components to the faces. Make sure the corners are right-angled and the edges are flush before locking the components together with finishing nails and waterproof glue.

Attaching the bottom

Attach the 1/4″ plywood to the bottom of the wooden box, as shown in plans. Make sure the corners are square and the edges are perfectly aligned.

Attaching the trims

One of the last steps of the project is to attach the 1×3 trims to the bottom of the wooden box. Attach the trims to the bottom faces and secure them into place with finishing nails and waterproof glue. Align the components with great care before fitting the trims into place.

How to build a wooden box

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Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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