Build a firewood box from one sheet of 3/4" plywood and some common boards. Holds about 1/4 of a cord of wood. Very sturdy. Put together with construction screws (no pocket holes). Free step by step plans from Ana-White.com
Firewood Box Features
I just finished building a brand new firewood box for our basement wood stove, and we love how it turned out! Here's why:
- Easy to build design based off one sheet of plywood (minimal waste or scraps)
- No pocket holes - just screw together with construction screws
- Looks finished and beautiful
- Good size fits logs up to 24" long and holds about a quarter of a cord of wood
- Contains the bark and mess to inside the wood box
- Protects the wall behind the wood box
- Very sturdy and well made, will hold up for a long time
Video Tutorial for Firewood Box
It's easy to build this firewood box. Please take a second to watch the video tutorial.
Free Plans to Build Your Own Firewood Box
The free plans for this firewood box are below. Thanks for using our plans, please post a photo when you are done!
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Preparation
1 - sheet of 3/4" thick plywood, cut into four pieces, each 48" x 24" or purchase precut panels 48" x 24" - AC or Hardwood Plywood recommended
3 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
3 - 1x12 @ 4 feet long
2" self tapping wood screws and wood glue
4 - 3/4" plywood pieces 24" x 48"
2 - 2x2 @ 48"
2 - 2x2 @ 35" - ONE end cut at 30 degrees off square, short point measurement
2 - 2x2 @ 24-1/4" - BOTH ends cut at 30 degrees off square, long point to short point measurement, ends are parallel
3 - 1x12 @ 48"
Instructions
Step 1
If you are using a full 3/4" plywood panel (instead of buying the four precut pieces), mark the centers as shown below and cut on the line to create four equal sized pieces.
Step 2
On two of the panels, mark the top corners and cut off with a circular saw.
Step 3
Place the 2x2 supports on the side panel, edges flush to top and front and attach with screws and glue. Build the second panel in mirror.
Step 4
Attach bottom to the two side panels with glue and the screws.
Step 5
Apply glue to the back edges and attach fourth panel to the back with the screws.
Step 6
Add the 1x12 pieces to thefront and back to complete the firewood box.