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Whether it is for storage or a DIY-indie aesthetic, wooden crates are all the rage. They are easy to build, and you can use just about any wood you want, making them a quick and worthwhile carpentering project for just about anyone. | Whether it is for storage or a DIY-indie aesthetic, wooden crates are all the rage. They are easy to build, and you can use just about any wood you want, making them a quick and worthwhile carpentering project for just about anyone. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Planning=== | ===Planning=== | ||
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#Insert a biscuit into each hole and firmly push it into place. Make sure each biscuit is snug inside the hole. | #Insert a biscuit into each hole and firmly push it into place. Make sure each biscuit is snug inside the hole. | ||
#Add a little more glue to the top of each biscuit, then attach the two boards together. Simply slot the biscuits into the slots on the other piece. Let the wood glue dry and your ends are finished. Use a rubber mallet to hammer the ends gently, but firmly, together. | #Add a little more glue to the top of each biscuit, then attach the two boards together. Simply slot the biscuits into the slots on the other piece. Let the wood glue dry and your ends are finished. Use a rubber mallet to hammer the ends gently, but firmly, together. | ||
| − | #*For the cleanest results, use a set of clamps to hold the two boards together as the wood glue dries.<ref>http://www.woodlogger.com/2014/04/wood-crate/</ref> | + | #*For the cleanest results, use a set of clamps to hold the two boards together as the wood glue dries.<ref name="rf1">http://www.woodlogger.com/2014/04/wood-crate/</ref> |
#Optional -- add handles to the ends. Now that the ends of the crate are finished, you can decorate them or add handles. You have several options: | #Optional -- add handles to the ends. Now that the ends of the crate are finished, you can decorate them or add handles. You have several options: | ||
#*Using a table drill with a wide 1-2" drill bit, "punch" holes into each end to make a handle. Simply drill 3-4 holes in a small line to cut a handle in the wood. | #*Using a table drill with a wide 1-2" drill bit, "punch" holes into each end to make a handle. Simply drill 3-4 holes in a small line to cut a handle in the wood. | ||
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#Place a line of wood glue on each end of the slat and attach it to the ends. This will make up the bottom of your crate. Start with the slat closest to the end so that you're making the corner of the box first. | #Place a line of wood glue on each end of the slat and attach it to the ends. This will make up the bottom of your crate. Start with the slat closest to the end so that you're making the corner of the box first. | ||
#Use 1" brad nails to firmly adhere the slat to the end. The glue is there to help you get the slat in position and keep it in place as you hammer. You'll need nails to make the crate sturdy. Thin, 1" brad nails work well. Two in each end of each slat should do it. | #Use 1" brad nails to firmly adhere the slat to the end. The glue is there to help you get the slat in position and keep it in place as you hammer. You'll need nails to make the crate sturdy. Thin, 1" brad nails work well. Two in each end of each slat should do it. | ||
| − | #*If you don't want to use nails, a thin screw or heavy-duty wood glue may also work.<ref | + | #*If you don't want to use nails, a thin screw or heavy-duty wood glue may also work.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Add four more slats to the bottom of the crate. Add a little glue, adhere the slat, then nail it in. Start with the other end to make the other corner, then work inward. You should have five slats total on the bottom of the crate. | #Add four more slats to the bottom of the crate. Add a little glue, adhere the slat, then nail it in. Start with the other end to make the other corner, then work inward. You should have five slats total on the bottom of the crate. | ||
#Repeat the process on each side to finish the crate. Use your last eight slats to finish the crate up. Turn it on its side and attach four slats to each side, spacing them however you'd like. When you're done, let the wood-glue dry overnight. | #Repeat the process on each side to finish the crate. Use your last eight slats to finish the crate up. Turn it on its side and attach four slats to each side, spacing them however you'd like. When you're done, let the wood-glue dry overnight. | ||
#Optional-- Stain and finish your crate. If you want a professional looking crate, get some stain out or paint the sides. You could use a wood burning kit to etch a design in as well. No matter how you choose to decorate your crate, make sure you wait a day for the glue to dry and the crate to settle before proceeding. | #Optional-- Stain and finish your crate. If you want a professional looking crate, get some stain out or paint the sides. You could use a wood burning kit to etch a design in as well. No matter how you choose to decorate your crate, make sure you wait a day for the glue to dry and the crate to settle before proceeding. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
