Things You'll Need:
- (1) 5 foot x 10 foot sheet of 3/4 inch plywood
- Circular or table saw
- Tape measure
- Wood screws
- Edgebanding
- Drill/driver
- Wood filler
- Sander
- Paint or stain
- Lacquer
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Step 1
Make these cuts:
2 pieces @ 23 inches x 47 3/4 inches
4 pieces @ 23 inches x 35 3/4 inches
1 piece @ 22 1/4 inches x 35 3/4 inches -
Step 2
Sand all surfaces (buying prefinished plywood will save time on this step).
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Step 3
Lay the (2) 47 3/4 inch long pieces on thier 3/4 inch long face. Span the tops of the pieces with (1) 23 inch long piece also resting on its long 3/4 inch face. You will have a 23 inch deep "U".
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Step 4
Measure up 1 inch from the bottoms of the 47 3/4 inch pieces and span them with another 23 inch piece.
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Step 5
Stand the box up so that it stands 47 3/4 inches high. Attach another 23 inch piece BUT attach it vertically flush with the back (the other (2) 23 inch pieces are now horizontal).
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Step 6
Lay the box on its back (the side with the vertical 23 inch piece). Measure up 11 1/2 inches from the bottom 23 inch piece and attach the 22 1/4 inch piece. Its back will be flush against the vertical 23 inch piece.
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Step 7
Attach the final 23 inch piece so that its back rests on top of the vertical 23 inch piece.
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Step 8
Fill in all holes with wood filler. Sand smooth.
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Step 9
Apply edgebanding to all rough edges.
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Step 10
Paint or stain to your liking. Finish with 2 coats of lacquer.








