How to Build a Deck Box (Part Two)

In my last post, I began my instructions on how to build a deck box. Now that you have your supplies, it’s time to get started!
1. Place the front and back cedar boards in between the sideboards. Mark screw positions one inch from both the top and the bottom, so that the screw holes will be centered in the 1/2" thickness of the front and backboards. Then, make pilot holes using a 1/8" drill bit and power drill

2. Sand the four cedar chunks until they have smooth, rounded edges. Position one of them in each of the four corners of the bottom cedar board. Apply the carpenter's glue to each foot and press it into place. Clamp the feet until glue dries overnight.

3. Drill pilot holes into each foot for two wood screws, one in the outer corner, and one on the diagonal from the first. Then, countersink all the holes. Use a belt sander to sand away any rough spots on any of the cedar boards of the box or the feet. Screw the feet into place using 1" brass wood screws.

The rest of your patio box instructions will come in the next post, and after reading and following those directions, you will be able to finish your deck box.