Great Crate
A fun and functional storage table that is reminiscent of an old crate. It is multi-functional. Use as storage for your chair cushions or as a serving table for summer soirées.
Tools
- Hand saw (Item # 1063813)
- Square (Item # 1070061)
- Drill (Item # 1239121)
- Screw setter (#8) (Item # 1227513)
- Hack saw (Item # 1128640)
Materials
- 1 x 6 x 10’ long pine (3 pieces)
- 1 x 6 x 14’ long pine (1 piece)
- 2-1/2" swivel casters (2) (Item # 2325120)
- 2-1/2" swivel casters with brake (2) (Item # 2325077)
- 1-1/2" x 48" galvanized angle (2 pieces) (Item # 2192584)
- 2" wood screws #8 (72) (Item # 2174505)
- 1-1/4" wood screws #8 (12) (Item # 2174346)
- 1/4" x 2" carriage bolts (16) (Item # 2116034)
- 1/4" washers (16) (Item # 2190803)
- 1/4" nuts (16) (Item # 2146001)
- 3/4" pan head screws #10 (56) (Item # 2166676)
- wood filler 1 (Item # 1626084)
- hitching rings
- Wood Shield Best Solid Stain (Item # 1866405) (colours shown: Whisper 101-4 and Tennis Whites FD018)
- 120 grit sanding sponge (Item # 1061067)
- stain brush (Item # 1612231)
Instructions
Downlaod detailed instructions
Here’s how
- Cut three top and three bottom slats at 3’ long from the 10’ boards.
- Cut six end pieces at 17" long from the 10’ boards.
- Cut six dividers at 17" long and two bottom cross members at 18" long from the 14’ board.
- Assemble 3 frames from the top, bottom and end pieces using 2" screws.
- Position 2 dividers inside of each frame approximately 12" apart.
- Countersink pilot holes and fasten the dividers to the frames with 2" screws.
- Position the 3 frames evenly onto the bottom cross members. Attach with 1-1/4" wood screws.
- Place the casters in position on the bottom and attach with 2" carriage bolts.
- Stain all boards the Whisper colour and let dry. Then paint with Tennis Whites and let dry. Sand edges to expose the Whisper colour. This technique creates a soft, worn coastal look.
- Cut the galvanized angle strips at 18" lengths and attach to the top and bottom edges with #10 3/4" screws.
- Attach hitching rings on sides.