At the mention of the phrase "wooden box", many immediately imagine a standard fruit box. Although in fact the boxes can be very different and used for all sorts of purposes. This is a very useful product that can be used in everyday life, moreover, not only somewhere in the country, but also just in the house. Let's figure out how to make a box out of wood with our own hands, because only a homemade thing can be not only unique and as convenient as possible, but also completely safe.
general information
A box is a type of container or an interior item, which is a product that has a cubic or parallelepiped shape. It can be made of various materials, including plastic, cardboard, metal, but it is mainly made according to tradition from wood or its derivatives. Depending on the design, the box can have solid walls and a bottom or rack surfaces, and it can also have a lid and be either simple or decorative.
On a note! Drawers also belong to the category of drawers, which complement the furniture and make it more functional and convenient to use. Such boxes usually do not have a top cover, but their bottom is equipped with special wheels that run on small rails fixed inside the cabinet or cabinet in the place where the box itself should be located. This makes it easier to use.
The history of the box as such is unknown. From time immemorial, people have used various containers for storing all kinds of household items, transporting and packing goods, etc. Historians believe that, most likely, the first boxes appeared at the beginning of the development of trade relations and were invented just to simplify the transportation of goods and products , keeping it in proper quality until it reaches the point of sale.
Now the wooden box is still used for the transportation and storage of goods, but at the same time it is used in everyday life and even in gardening. It is actively used for harvesting, growing seedlings. By the way, at one time there were even standards for boxes for potatoes, storage of apples, etc.
At the same time, the boxes were firmly settled in the house. They can be used not only as furniture elements, but also as individual products. So, for example, there are boxes for storing tools, small parts, sewing accessories, etc.
Serious competitors of an ordinary wooden box are products and containers made of veneer, plastic, and cardboard. But none of them is able to fully replace simple, but reliable and high-quality boxes, and therefore they continue to be actively produced and made by hand.
Properties of a wooden box
Why, despite the appearance of cheaper and simpler competitors, does an ordinary wooden box not lose its popularity? It's simple - the answer to this question lies in the unique properties and characteristics of such a container.
Table. Comparison of the characteristics of the boxes.
| Drawer type | Advantages and disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Veneer | Such a box is made of strips that have practically no processing. It is quite fragile compared to wood, but it costs less. Suitable for storage and transportation of fruits and vegetables, as well as other products. Afraid of moisture. |
| Made of plastic | A fairly convenient type of box, which is absolutely not afraid of moisture. Depending on the quality of the plastic, it can be both very strong and quite fragile. But it is still easier to damage this type of box than an ordinary wooden one. It costs not much, but more expensive than a wooden product. Suitable for storage and transportation of not only dry but also wet products. |
| Made of metal | A species that is quite rare. Metal crates have not become popular due to their tendency to rust, as well as their heaviness and high cost. At home, without special equipment, a metal box is not easy to make. |
| Made of wood | The most optimal type of box. It has sufficient strength, it can have a different design, it is suitable for storing all kinds of products. Looks much better than a regular veneer box. When using decorative finishes, it can be used at home, it is durable if the tree has been treated with protective compounds. |
On a note! Conventional wooden boxes of simple design are actively used in the design of loft-style rooms. They are a great attribute of this design solution.
Manufacturing of wooden boxes in production takes place according to GOST 20767-75... And for them a wooden board of a certain quality is used, having a thickness of 1 cm. Such boxes are thin-walled, but durable. They are quite lightweight and easy to use.
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Boxes in the house
As a rule, boxes for transportation and storage of products do not have good processing - they are hardly polished and, of course, are not varnished. But for home use, it is recommended to process and cover them not only with protective compounds, but also with paints and varnishes. Then the box will look beautiful, and the person using it does not risk getting a splinter in the finger.
Usually, the house rarely uses boxes made directly for transporting cargo or storing the same fruits. More often, those who need a simple but pretty box have to go to carpentry shops and order a certain product from them according to their size and wishes. So do not confuse production and carpentry boxes.
The boxes in the house, as already mentioned, can be used for various purposes. This is storage of utensils in the kitchen, and storage of small items in the hall, storage of toys, clothes, shoes, cosmetics, household chemicals, etc. The main thing is that this type of container fits organically into the interior and does not cause bewilderment.
The easiest way, of course, is to get hold of boxes in a store or warehouse, polish and varnish them for use at home. But such a container can be made independently, since it is not at all a difficult task, whether it be a box for decorating a room, storing things or growing seedlings.
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Wooden box
Why exactly a tree?
Wood is the material most often used to create home furnishings. The reasons why this is happening are simple. First of all, it is important to say that wood is an environmentally friendly material that does not pose a danger to human health... It does not emit an unpleasant odor and does not emit any toxic substances into the air, so there is no need to worry about allergies or health problems.
Also, wood is one of those materials that you can easily work with at home. You do not have to use complex specialized equipment, it is enough to have a sawing tool, drill and screwdriver or screwdriver on hand. Also, sanding and other processing of the material may require a minimum of cost and effort.
The wood is durable and beautiful and, varnished, is able to maintain its appearance for many years. Only an uncoated material can darken over time and lose its former natural beauty. Fresh wood looks very nice.
It is not surprising that wood was and remains one of the most popular types of materials. Although now in almost any specialty store you can buy its derivatives - plywood, panels, furniture board, etc. But none of these options in any case will be better than ordinary natural fresh board.
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Making boxes: what do you need?
So, to make absolutely any box out of wood (regardless of the purpose of its use), you will need a number of tools and materials. The list is not long, but still, without these things, things will not move forward. You will need:
- sawing tool for cutting wooden boards and bars into planks of the desired length. This can be a jigsaw or a hacksaw for wood;
- a device for grinding wooden surfaces - a sander, sandpaper with a special bar, etc.;
- hammer (in case nails are used);
- screws, nails, possibly metal corners;
- screwdriver (if self-tapping screws will be used as fasteners);
- varnish and brush or paint - to cover the surface of the wood or give it a certain color;
On a note! It is best to prime the wood before applying the paint. This will reduce the amount of paint wasted, as well as provide it with a richer color.
- pencil, square, ruler, tape measure - tools that will help you make the necessary markup.
Important! Before you start creating a box, you must definitely draw its diagram or download a ready-made one from the Web. This will allow you to make a smooth and neat product that has the desired parameters.
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Making a box for plants
Step 1. The first step is to decide on the dimensions of the box being constructed. It is also important to choose the place where he will stand. Based on this, you should sketch a drawing of the box indicating the dimensional parameters and calculate how much material is required.
Step 3. Now you need to apply the appropriate markings on the board - mark the side and end sides of the box on it. Measurements are best done with a tape measure, but to get even marks, it is better to use a square.
Step 5. The boards of the sides of the box must be connected together using self-tapping screws. You can also use nails, but the connections with self-tapping screws are much stronger and better.
Step 7. It is important to drill several drainage holes at the bottom of the plant box. They will ensure the outflow of excess water that will fall into the ground during irrigation or rain.
Step 8. It is important to polish all surfaces of the drawer so that they are smooth, pleasant to the touch and safe.
Step 9. Finally, the box can be painted, but it is better to varnish it. So it will be possible to make the box beautiful and additionally protect it from moisture.
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Rack box
Step 1. The first step is to cut the blanks to create the box. You will need bars of the selected length, slats 1 cm thick. The bars must be cut along the length so that they have a triangular profile.
Step 2. Next, you need to take the bars, lay them on top of each other (2 bars on each side) and start making the walls. On the flat surface of the bar, it is required to apply glue to the wood and spread the slats so that they rest on the flat side surface of the bars. The slats are spaced at a certain distance from each other to create gaps.
Advice! If you plan to make several boxes of the same size, then it is convenient to use a wooden template to create the walls.
Step 3. Then the slats must be additionally fixed on the corner bars with nails or self-tapping screws. In this way, two side walls of the box are made.
Step 4. Next, the prepared walls must be placed in a special template (or simply hold them correctly) and, according to the same principle as in steps 2 and 3, attach the next slats to the sides of the free sides of the bars. Thus, it will turn out to create two other side walls.
Step 5. Then the bottom is made. It is necessary to lay two slats (with a length equal to the length of the box) parallel to each other, and fix other slats on them, but without gaps, so that the bottom turns out to be solid.
Step 6. All that remains is to fix the bottom on the underside of the box and it's ready. If necessary, all structural details can be sanded before starting the assembly of the box. It is better to cover the product with varnish or paint after assembly.
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The box was and remains a simple but irreplaceable item for storing all kinds of things. It is especially necessary in the country or in a private house, as well as to those people who love everything simple and uncomplicated. In any case, a hand-made product will be as reliable as possible and will last more than one year, or even more than one decade. Moreover, as it turned out, making a wooden box is simple - it is only important to understand what shape you want to get the product.
Making various useful household items with your own hands, for example, a plywood box, is not only pleasant, but also very useful. Spending free time in this way not only contributes to relaxation, since at such moments one does not think about problems, but it will also benefit the surrounding household and the interior.
One of the options - simple in execution, does not require special material costs - is the ability to make boxes with your own hands. Plywood can be used as a sufficiently strong, reliable and aesthetic material. This material is definitely easy to process, capable of withstanding a serious load, and has a wide range of thicknesses. Products made from it are suitable for all occasions. Plywood boxes can be used to store small items, tools. There are many more different valuable ideas for their application.
Plywood processing tools
With the availability of high-quality tools, even an unprepared person can make a plywood box with their own hands.
- Drill including screwdriver function
- Electric jigsaw. For starters, you can purchase a device with semi-professional functions. In addition to the tool, a set of files is purchased to perform various functional works.
- Furniture stapler
- Roulette
Material and fittings
Plywood for the bottom. The thickness is selected depending on the purpose of using the product. It should be thicker than the side panels and lid.
- Plywood sheets for side walls
- Cover material, if a cover is intended
- Cover handles
- Planks, wooden blocks - for decoration
- Finishing and finishing nails
- Piano hinges
- Decorative overlays
- Wood glue
- Wheels, if you make the box mobile
- Finishing varnish
- Wood putty
The wooden box is a simple but very functional item. Depending on the shape and depth, such products can be used for receiving correspondence, growing seedlings at home, storing children's toys or tools.
The design is quite simple, so wooden flower boxes can be made by hand. If you connect your imagination and apply a little skill, even such an elementary thing can be turned into a real work of art.
Plain wooden box
In fact, this is an ordinary rectangular structure, which is suitable for growing flowers in the country or storing various household items at home.
The advantages of making boxes from wood are due to the fact that it is an environmentally friendly and affordable material, convenient for processing with hand tools.
To assemble such a product, you will need:
- boards that will go to the bottom and walls;
- fasteners: screws, nails, metal corners;
- tools: screwdriver, hammer, wood saw;
- roulette;
- simple pencil and paper to prepare the drawing.
First, a drawing is made. A sketch of the finished product is drawn on paper, the main dimensions are determined. The schematic illustration allows you to accurately calculate the material required for the manufacture of the box.
Any boards left after construction or repair are suitable as raw materials. The main thing is that the material is of high quality: there should be no traces of decay and wormholes, otherwise the service life of the box will be short-lived.
The boards are sawn in accordance with the specified dimensions. There should be 5 elements in total: side and front walls, bottom. The boards are hammered together, corners can be placed at the joints to provide the structure with additional rigidity. If the box is supposed to be used for growing flowers indoors, it makes sense to lay a layer of waterproofing made of polyethylene film on the bottom.
Plywood constructions
Here, the material is selected depending on the intended use of the finished product. If the box is intended for correspondence, thin plywood can be dispensed with. For seedlings or flowers, multilayer sheets impregnated with a waterproof composition are more suitable.
The construction is made according to the following scheme:
- draw up a drawing of a box with dimensions;
- the drawing is transferred to a sheet of plywood;
- details are cut out according to the markings;
- individual elements are fastened together with self-tapping screws or nails, the joints are treated with a sealant.
Considering that plywood is easy to process, you can make more complex, non-standard summer cottages. For example, arrange the joints of the walls according to the thorn-groove principle. If a deep box is being made for storing children's toys, wheels from an old computer chair can be attached to the bottom. Drawers with a sliding top panel look interesting. Here, a cover is cut out of a sheet of thin plywood and a groove is cut in the upper part of the walls.
Balcony flower box
The general principle of making a box for flowers from wood with your own hands remains unchanged, however, the specifics of its use make it necessary to take into account a number of nuances.
Depth is of particular importance. Experienced gardeners do not recommend making walls more than 20 centimeters high. Flowers need to be watered regularly, and wet soil significantly increases the weight of the structure.
Balcony boxes should be placed on a solid foundation to exclude the possibility of falling down. For these purposes, metal frames welded from reinforcement bars are usually used. The advantage of this mounting method is that the street box can be easily removed and brought into the house for the winter.
Note! If you intend to paint, it is better to give preference to natural and neutral tones. Bright colors not only quickly fade in the sun, but also hide the natural beauty of plants.
To save on decoration, flowers are recommended to be planted in two rows. In the foreground, there will be climbing plants that will disguise the wooden container. Flowers of the main composition are planted in the background.
For seedlings
The size and shape of the wooden seedling boxes will depend on how the flowers are grown. Bulky items take up a lot of space and spoil the overall interior of the apartment. Therefore, if it is supposed to grow cucumbers and tomatoes on the windowsill, it is better to limit yourself to small wooden plywood boxes.
The home plot offers more options for the DIYer. So, a large and functional seedling box can be made from an old pallet. In fact, a pallet is initially a finished product. The gardener can only make the bottom and walls from pieces of plywood. This will require decorative nails and a hammer. After that, the inner space is filled with earth, the seeds are sown between the upper rows of boards.
Pallet application
Several pallets can be made into a deep wooden box with an opening lid for greenhouse growing of horticultural crops. To do this, the pallets are carefully disassembled into their component parts, the nails are removed, the damaged boards are discarded.
The boards are sawn to size, based on the future shape of the box: rectangle or square. For racks, 4 square bars are cut, their length depends on the height of the box.
The boards that will go to the side walls are laid in a row and a straight line is drawn at a distance of 15-20 mm from each edge. In accordance with the markings, a bar is applied and the screws are tightened. The result should be two longitudinal walls. To subsequently equip the box with an inclined lid, the top board of one of the sidewalls must be shortened by 3-5 cm.
Finished boards are installed in parallel, end boards are attached to the support bars. After that, the bottom is made from plywood. If the seedlings are to be grown outdoors, the lower structural element can be neglected.
The lid is made of a rack frame corresponding to the size of the box. The elements are fastened together with flat metal corners. If the drawer has a large area, it is better to reinforce the lid with two longitudinal strips. Using a stapler, a plastic wrap is nailed to the surface of the lid. 2-3 loops are attached to the back of the wall.
At the final stage, all wooden elements are treated with a special disinfectant to prevent rotting and the appearance of bark beetle larvae. For ease of use, the sides of the lid can be supplemented with window clamps that will hold it in a half-open position. Now it remains to fill the box with earth and plant the seeds.
Decoration
Beautifully designed decorative wooden boxes can decorate even a city apartment. Any wood initially has an original texture that you just need to emphasize. It is noteworthy that this does not have to bear financial costs. Ordinary varnish is able to emphasize the natural beauty of a natural material. Before applying on the surface, you can burn out patterns or an interesting pattern.
To age the wood, the boards need to be lightly burned with a burner, then sanded and varnished. Such products look colorful, being an original addition to the interior interior or a worthy decoration of a personal plot.
In the course of his life, a person accumulates a lot of small property, which can only sometimes be useful for some need. In our cramped living spaces, there is often a problem with the location of such things.
To resolve this issue, you will need a neat container that can be located in any corner of your living space. The most practical and environmentally friendly option is, of course, a wooden box.
When you make it yourself, you can use all your imagination and make a unique masterpiece. Fortunately, wood is the material that allows you to make truly original designs.
Why tree
For a long time, folk craftsmen have used wood for the manufacture of various structures. Houses were built from this material, which served their owners for many years, providing them with comfort and coziness for living.
Wood is a natural material that lends itself well to processing and has high environmental performance. Wooden structures have an aesthetic appearance and exude favorable odors.
Of course, this material has its drawbacks, the main ones being rotting and flammability. But with the right approach to wood processing and caring for it in the future, such troubles can be easily avoided.
Any man wants to make some kind of product with his own hands. Wood is exactly the material with which you can experiment and make a thing that will not only become a necessary piece of furniture, but also add an unusual aesthetics to the interior of a living space.
To work with wood, you will need a special tool that a good owner always has at hand. The choice of material must be approached thoroughly, giving preference to the most durable types of wood, so that the product will last as long as possible.
The very first thing to do is to determine the place where the wooden box will be located and carefully measure the required dimensions.
- according to the measurements obtained, we cut out the structural elements of the box - four walls, a lid and a bottom;
- we connect the side walls alternately with nails or self-tapping screws;
- we fasten the bottom of the product, starting from opposite corners, in order to avoid its displacement;
- Finally, we mount the lid of the drawer, with which we provide the possibility of tilting with the help of piano hinges.
With the help of simple manipulations, the wooden box is ready for use. The product is refined based on your preferences and tastes.
Drawer drawing, assembly and storage diagram.
For the manufacture of the box, we will prepare materials and fasteners:
- wooden plank 5x50x400 mm, pcs - 8;
- wooden plank 5x50x490 mm, pcs - 12;
- wooden block of triangular section 50x50x199 mm, pcs - 4;
- metal construction staples for a stapler ("P" shape, 0.75mm thick, 11.4mm wide, 14mm high).
We start assembling from the side plates.
The side planks, using a staple gun, are nailed with staples to wooden bars of a triangular cross-section. Nailed planks along the contour should protrude 5 mm beyond the ends of the triangular bars.
We put six boards on the bottom of the box at a distance of 18 mm from each other.
Along the edges of the laid planks, we lay two transverse planks, nail the longitudinal planks to the transverse ones and get the bottom of the box.
We nail the bottom of the box from below to the ends of the triangular bars and to the lower boards along the perimeter.
At a distance of 18 mm from each other, we nail the rest of the boards to the triangular bars.
Our box is ready.
Manufactured boxes stack well with each other and on top of each other. At the same time, there is an air space between the boxes, which creates good ventilation for our vegetables and fruits. It is convenient to store in the assembled boxes, as well as to transport the grown products in the garden and vegetable garden.