How to Build a Storage Chest

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Shopping List

Supplies You Will Need

1. Red oak 1x4s to build the box and lid. Get ten 8-foot boards to make the sides and three 6-foot boards to make the lid.

2. Red oak 1x6s to build the base. Get two 8-foot boards to make the base.

3. 1x1 for support strips. Get two 6-foot lengths.

4. ½-inch oak plywood floor. Get a 2x4 foot sheet.

5. Wood glue

6. Miller 2x dowels in black walnut. Available from Miller Dowel Company.

7. Torsion hinges

8. 1-inch brad nails

9. 1-inch screws

10. 80-grit, 180-grit, and 220-grit sandpaper

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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
- Miter saw
- Circular saw
- Jigsaw
- Drill/driver fitted with a combination bit
- Miller TruFit step drill bit
- Small flush-cutting saw
- Belt sander
- Random-orbit sander
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Combination square
- Pneumatic nail gun
- Bar clamps
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Relegate those plastic bins to their rightful place and replace them with classic wood storage.

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To create the storage chest:

1. Cut the side pieces to length

 2. Build the sides and lid
• Layout the sides with a spacer
• Clamp the glued sides
• Notch the handle into the top piece

 3. Assemble the box parts
• Assemble the sides
• Drill with a step bit
• Insert glued dowels
• Cut dowels with saw

 4. Build the base
• Rip base’s beveled edges
• Notch base
• Attach support strips to base pieces
• Screw the base to the box

 5. Attach the lid with hinges

 