Photo: Ryan Benyi
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Using a miter saw, cut the front, back, end, and lid boards to length according to the cut list.
Step 1: Cut the Boards
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Cut the Boards
Step 2
Lay Out the Sides and Lid
Step 3
Assemble the Sides and Lid
Step 4
Sand the Sides
Step 5
Notch the Handle
Step 6
Assemble the Box
Step 7
Drill the Pilot Holes
Step 8
Insert Glued Dowels
Step 9
Cut the Dowels with a Saw
Step 10
Rip the Bevels
Step 11
Notch the Feet
Step 12
Attach the Support Strips to the Base Pieces
Step 13
Attach the Base
Step 14
Attach the Hinges
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Tools List
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Miter saw
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36-inch bar clamps. At least three
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Hammer
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Belt sander
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Random-orbit sander
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Combination square
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Jigsaw
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Brad nailer
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Drill/driver
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Miller 2x TruFit step drill bit
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Flush-cutting saw
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Circular saw
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Screwdriver
Shopping List
1. Red oak 1x4s to build the box. Get six 8-footers.
2. Red oak 1x6s Get two 6-footers for the base and one 8-footer for the lid.
3. ½-inch oak plywood for the floor. Get a 2-by-4-foot sheet.
4. Miller 2x dowels in black walnut. Go to Miller Dowel Company.
5. Torsion hinges
6. 1-inch brad nails
7. 1-inch deck screws
8. 1½-inch deck screws
9. 80-grit, 180-grit, and 220-grit sandpaper
10. Stain and finish of your choice
11. Wood glue
2. Red oak 1x6s Get two 6-footers for the base and one 8-footer for the lid.
3. ½-inch oak plywood for the floor. Get a 2-by-4-foot sheet.
4. Miller 2x dowels in black walnut. Go to Miller Dowel Company.
5. Torsion hinges
6. 1-inch brad nails
7. 1-inch deck screws
8. 1½-inch deck screws
9. 80-grit, 180-grit, and 220-grit sandpaper
10. Stain and finish of your choice
11. Wood glue
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