I wanted a large chest to store toys, books or blankets. I wanted it to be cheap to build and be rustic. This project turned out perfectly! I used 2" and 4"-wide furring strips and rope for the hinges and handles. I used 1/4" plywood for the bottom and made a groove with the router for it to slide into while assembling. I helped 16 girls make these who had no previous experience and they loved it!
Estimated Cost
$20-$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Mixwax Stain and Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
benjaminrogers
Fri, 12/27/2013 - 06:21
Lumber list
Can you provide a lumber list for this? I know you said you used 2x4 but the lumber I see in the photo doesn't look like 2x4.
Thanks,
Ben
In reply to Lumber list by benjaminrogers
danicarby
Fri, 12/27/2013 - 07:17
Lumber List
Hi Ben!
I used 1x4's and 1x2's. I have a shopping list and cutting list on my blog. I can't post the link here but you can click on the link where it says "Blog Link" under "About This Project"
Let me know if you have any other questions!
benjaminrogers
Fri, 12/27/2013 - 07:22
Thank you so much! Somehow I
Thank you so much! Somehow I missed the link!
Ben