How to Build a Fireplace Wood Holder
Whether you have an indoor fireplace or you heat your home with a wood-burning stove, having a small storage box for your firewood is convenient and practical. With a few simple materials that you can purchase at any home and garden store, you can build not only a functional storage box but also a rustic piece of home furniture. The perfect size to hold kindling, small sticks and rounds of wood, this storage box can be built in a few simple steps.
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Things You'll Need
- One piece of 3/4-inch hardwood plywood
- Circular saw
- Wood glue
- Power drill
- 1-1/2-inch wood screws
- 1-inch wood screws
- One 5/8-inch square of hardwood
- Two lid hinges
- Sandpaper
- Wood filler
- Support hinge
- Brass corners
- Four wheels
Instructions
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Cut the plywood using the circular saw into two panels measuring 11-1/2 inches by 25 inches. These will be the front and back panels of the firewood box.
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Cut another piece of hardwood plywood measuring 12-1/8 inches by 25 inches long to serve as the bottom panel. Cut two more pieces of the plywood measuring 12-1/8 inches wide by 10-3/4 inches high. These will be the side panels of the box.
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Lay the bottom panel of the box face down and dry-fit the side, front and back panels to the bottom. Using wood glue, glue the front and back panels to the side panels.
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Secure the front and back panels to the side panels by drilling in the 1-1/2-inch wood screws. Attach all sides to the bottom panels using 1-1/2-inch wood screws.
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Cut the lid for the box by cutting a piece of plywood measuring 13-3/4 inches by 25 inches. Attach a piece of 2-1/8-inch plywood to the back edge and two sides of the box. This will serve as a support for the hinge.
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Cut the 5/8-inch square of hardwood into two 10-1/4-inch pieces. Attach each piece 1 inch from each side of the inside of the lid of the box. Secure with 1-inch wood screws.
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Attach the lid with the lid hinges as instructed in the hinges' included instructions.
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Sand all rough edges and fill all holes with wood filler. Attach all hardware as instructed in its included directions.
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Tips & Warnings
If desired, paint or stain the firewood box before applying hardware.
Wear safety goggles while using saws.
If painting or staining, do so in a well-ventilated area.
Place finished firewood box a safe distance from the fireplace.
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