Build A Toolbox Out Of Wood

Fill the holes with stainable wood putty.

Build a toolbox out of wood.

Turn the toolbox on its side and apply a bead of wood glue along the bottom edge and a few inches up the edge of the end pieces. You can use repurposed wood from previous projects boards from broken down pallets or you can purchase and cut new wood. Finish hammering five evenly spaced nails through the side piece to secure it to the bottom and end pieces. To make the storage shelves all you need is a 4 ft.

Using a nailset sink all the nails below the surface. Spread wood glue on the joints then nail them together with 8d nails. For example if you re making a jewelry box consider thin pieces of cedar ash or oak. Cut the plywood pieces according to the illustration.

In addition we recommend you to build the handle from 3 4 or 1 1 4 closet rod. Plywood wood glue and a handful of 8d finish nails. Add wood glue to the joints and drive in 1 1 2 nails screws to secure all the components together properly. The main components of the tool box are made out of 3 4 thick pine boards as they have a nice appearance and are very durable.

Click here http bit ly woodbusiness how to build a wooden toolbox in this wooden toolbox project i ll make a hand. Clamp then nail it in place. 67 on mounting hinges on the inside of the box as not to risk screws pull out. I found lots of tool storage plans that weren t really portable toolboxes i ll be doing a separate post for them.

Consider what your box will be used for. Put glue on the side edges of the handle and on the outer corner of the tool holder and place the whole assembly in the toolbox. Glue and nail the tool holder insert to the side of the handle. How this really drew out both the darks and the lights in the cedar while a good bit of thought went into how i would actually hinge the box i ultimately decided and as suggested in black decker s the complete guide to outdoor carpentry pg.

Use two more nails on each end of the end pieces. Align one side piece flush with the bottom and end pieces.