How to Build a Deck Box (Part Three)

The last couple posts have been devoted to instructions on how to build a deck box. This project is a great way to improve your elementary carpentry skills, and the resulting storage box is incredibly practical and useful. Here are the last two steps to finishing up your box.

4. Screw the sides to the front and back of the storage box. Set the bottom on the box. Drill and countersink pilot holes. Attach the bottom to the cedar box. Turn the box upright so that it is standing on its feet.

5. Position the piano hinge flush with the back edge of the top piece for the cedar box, so that there are six inches at each end that will be unhinged. Use the brass wood screws to secure the hinge to the top of the chest. Have someone else hold the top in place while you position it on the top edge of the cedar storage chest. Use brass wood screws to finish securing the top to the rest of the box.

And now you’re done! Pat yourself on the back, dust yourself off, and go try that box out! With this box you can finally get your patio and backyard organized, or at least make it look that way.

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.

Storage Box Construction

As I have always said, you can never have too much outdoor storage. I know that my home and yard are often full of clutter, and the amount of “stuff” I have just seems to keep growing and then growing some more. There are many items that you can put into a deck box, such as pool toys and cleaning supplies, extra pool towels, outdoor toys, furniture cushions and pillows, and many other similar objects. The sheer amount of junk you have in your backyard is definitely reason enough to invest in some outdoor storage,.
You can easily construct a wooden deck box that will provide the storage you need in your backyard. And, you can make it even if you are not a master carpenter.
First, you need to purchase your supplies. Here’s a list of the items you will need:
• Two 3' x 4' x 1/2" cedar boards
• Two 24" x 4' x 1/2" cedar boards
• Four 2" x 1" x 3" cedar chunks
• One 3' Brass piano hinge
• Brass wood screws
• Four C-clamps
• Power drill 1/8” bit
• Countersink bit
• Belt sander
• Sanding paper
• Carpenter’s glue
Once you have your supplies accumulated, you’re ready to begin your construction project. In my next post, I will begin to tell you how to build a deck box.