Wooden trunk plans

This step by step diy woodworking is about wooden trunk plans. If you want to learn more about building a wooden trunk, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. Work with good judgement and don’t forget to take a look over the rest of the related projects, as there are so many other plans to choose from to build for your home.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the trunk to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a trunk

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 18 1/2″x18 1/2″ long SIDES
B – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 18 1/2″x24″ long FACES
C – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 18 1/2″x22 1/2″ long BOTTOM
D – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 18 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 24″ long, 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 18 1/2″x22 1/2″ long LID

1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
hinges
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 wood trunk

Building the frame of the trunk

The first step of the project is to build the frame of the wooden trunk. Cut the components at the right size out of 3/4″ plywood. Drill pocket holes along the sides of the side components and insert the screws into the perpendicular components. Check if the corners are right-angled before inserting the 1 1/4″ galvanized screws.

Adding the bottom of the trunk

Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood at the dimensions described in the diagram and drill pocket holes along the edges. Fit the piece of plywood inside the frame, align it with great care and secure it into place with 1 1/4″ screws.

Building the lid

Build the frame of the lid out of 1×4 lumber, as shown in the image. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the side components and insert them into the perpendicular components. Make sure the corners are right-angled and attach the 3/4″ top. Drill pocket holes along the edges of the plywood piece and secure it to the frame with 1 1/4″ screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints in order to enhance the bond of the structure.

Fitting the handle

Fit the lid to the wooden trunk and secure it to the structure with metal hinges. In addition, add a nice metal handle to the front of the lid, as described in the image.

Wooden trunk plans

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.

Smart tip: Apply several coats of stain or paint to the wooden components, if you want to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the trunk.

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