What Is a Wooden Slat Box?

Wooden slat boxes are often used to hold fruits and vegetables.

A wooden slat box is a simple rectangular crate constructed from thin, narrow strips of wood called slats. Softwoods like pine and manufactured lumber like plywood, make good material for wooden slat boxes which can vary in size, shape, design and purpose.

Home and Garden

Home furnishing companies often feature wooden slat boxes as unique, hand-crafted home decor items. You can use them to add a combination of rustic beauty and functionality to your living space. They can also accommodate various sized planters and containers for the garden.

Shipping

Industrial shipping companies often use wooden slat boxes for shipping and storage needs. Common box styles include open-slat crates, which can lower the overall cost of packaging and shipping for customers.

Fishing

Fishermen frequently use wooden slat boxes as fishing traps. Each slat box is fashioned with a removable door, section and a holding section. The slats on the bait area are closer together than those on the holding area of the box. This encourages the fish to swim deeper into the trap and allows the small, undesirable fish to get out once they reach the holding area.

References

• Alabama Folklife: Building Slat Box Fish Traps is a Family Tradition
• Iron Accents: Wood Slat Boxes
• Valley Box: Wood Containers