How To Build A Wooden Box Frame

One cutting option is the manual way using 45deg mitre box with a tenon saw the other and quicker option is using an electric mitre saw and make sure the blade is set well straight and in correct 45ddeg before cutting.

How to build a wooden box frame. I carved out a litle bit of wood for the hinges to sit flush with the wood. At some point were all going to need to build a wood box. Use any type of wood you prefer to work with.

Use a wooden picture frame with the glass already attached to it to make a front panel. For an alternative to the everyday picture frame just get your miter and start cutting. The construction is the same allowing that you have eight sides instead of four.

Keeping it all together you measure across the two pieces of wood you have cut and the inside piece to find the length and cut two more pieces for the top and bottom. Leave no gaps between the slats and add glue between them if you want to get the job done as a professional. Than just attach the hinges and congratulations youve made a beautiful box.

Choose a thin sheet of plywood to serve as the backing and a thicker length of plywood that you can cut to size and form the sides of the frame. I recently made a few wooden boxes to give out as Christmas gifts. Cut the 14 slats at the right size using a circular saw and lock them to the cleats with galvanized screws.

Use a wooden dowel to pin the pieces together in an L shape. Use wood glue to hold them in place and use nails to secure the sides of the frame. Whether its to keep a tool safe or build a project enclosure knowing how to make a box thats a custom size really comes in handy.

Step 2 the Frame. You can easily make an octagon frame from wood if you have a miter saw. You can make a lock on the box but i dindt since it was holding a gift for someone.