![]() ![]() ![]() The sun's shining! Enjoy the great outdoors with this fun project using a plain wooden storage box. It's easy to make and perfect for your next picnic. Supplies![]() ![]() ![]()
1. Cut the Dowel PiecesStep 1Measure the dowel into three pieces. Mark two pieces at 15cm (6in) long and one piece at 30cm (12in) long. Now place the dowel in the mitre box and cut the wood with a hand saw at the first spot you've marked. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 2Saw the rest of the dowel at the marked pieces. You should now have three separate pieces of wood dowel. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2. Prepare the First Part of the HandleUsing a hot glue gun, add glue in each horizontal end of the copper fitting and place a 15cm (6in) cut piece of wooden dowel in each of the holes. ![]() ![]() ![]() 3. Prepare the Second Part of the HandleDrill a small pilot hole with the drill bit into one end of the 30cm (12in) piece of wooden dowel. This will ensure that the hole is parallel to the dowel so that the screw doesn't exit through the side. ![]() ![]() ![]() 4. Paint the HandleHand paint the wooden dowels in any colour of your choice. I painted the entire length of the long piece of dowel, as well as both tips of the handle. Measure around 5cm in from both ends of the dowel and mask the area with painter's tape. ![]() ![]() ![]() 5. Prepare the BoxStep 1Mark the center of the bottom of the box with a ruler and a pencil. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 2Drill a hole in the center of the box. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 3Measure around two-thirds down and mask off the sides of the box with your masking tape. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 4Paint the bottom third of the sides of the box and set to dry. ![]() ![]() ![]() 6. Assemble the BoxStep 1Now you're going to fasten the handle to the box. You'll need your box, long painted length of dowel, a dock washer and a screw. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 2Place the screw through the hole and through the dock washer. Fasten it through the hole at the bottom of the box and drill it directly onto the wood dowel. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 3With your hot glue gun, add glue into the third hole of the copper fitting. ![]() ![]() ![]() Step 4.Place the bar on to the painted dowel and press the parts together. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ready, Set, PicnicNow your picnic box is ready to fill with delicious treats! Keep the box lightweight with reuusable containers or disposable plates. Wrap a snack and you're ready to go. ![]() ![]() ![]() Instead of taking a friend for dinner, surprise him or her with a lunch to go! ![]() ![]() ![]() When you're not enjoying the great outdoors, you can use the box as a storage solution on your office desk, or you could also use it as a gift box. Tell me what you think about my picnic box. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Maybe you would like to share your dream spot for a picnic? |
Make a Modern Picnic Box
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