DIY Wood Crate

A few years ago my wife heard the school librarian complain about the crate she was using to hold books; the crate kept falling apart, and she had to buy a new one every year. My wife thought I could make a crate that would hold up better, so she volunteered me to make a new crate for the library. I love the library (and my wife), so how could I refuse.


The crate I made for the library has held up very well. I have been told that kids drag the crate, sit on top of the crate, and sometimes even sit in the crate. This past summer I was asked to make another crate to match the first one.













I used 1x12 to make the sides of the crate and 1x6 to make the bottom.






I attached the sides of the crate using pocket holes.






I attached the bottom pieces by using countersink screws.






I used Rust-Oleum Kona stain with a matte polyurethane finish. Then I attached cabinet pulls.






Now the library has two crates. I hope they hold up well for years to come. I really like them, and I may have to make one for my home one day.
Follow the link below to my blog to see my complete project plan.







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