Step 11
Lay the bottom and end pieces you just
put together on their side. Spread a
bead of glue on the edge of the bottom
piece and up onto the edge of the end
pieces. Using 4d nails attach the side
pieces.
Step 12
After the box is nailed together you can insert the 1” hardwood dowel
into the end pieces. Push the dowel through until it’s flush with the
other side. Now with the brace drill and a 1/8” twist bit drill a pilot hole
on top of each end piece deep enough to go into the dowel about half-
way. Using two 1 5/8” drywall screws secure each end of the dowel.
Step 13
Now that the dowel is secure cut the
extra length off using your handsaw.
Youmayneedtogobackwithablock
plane and shave off a little of the
dowel if you didn’t get it flush with
the end. Finish sanding your project
starting with 100grit and go through
180 grit. Also, chamfer the edges with
your block plane and sandpaper.Step 14
You can finish your toolbox/art caddy in
many different ways. Paint would be a great
choice as well as Danish oil or polyurethane.
The choice is up to you. Just remember,
whatever you decide use two coats for
protection. This is going to be a project that
will get a lot of use!