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 1×12 to make the sides of the crate and 1×6 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.
Follow the link below to my blog to see my complete project plan.
source:hometalk.com by Erik Bennett
