Back to our tool tip where Dene and I show you how to build this versatile storage chest
out of pine framing and match lining using these simple hand tools.
We start by squaring off the end of the 70x19mm pine framing and cutting it to length.
The mitre saw is perfect for this and it ensures clean straight cuts.
We then do the same with the 42x19mm framing and cut to length.
Well that's all of the framing cut, now we are going to cut the match lining.
We will square off the end first.
Now our blade is binding a little bit so I'm just gonna whack a bit of candle wax down
the side of the blade there.
Once this is done we cut the match lining to length, which we use for the sides, top
and base of our chest.
Pine match lining is readily available from most hardware stores and is quite cheap.
Ok, that's the last of the match lining, now we are going to pre-drill the end of the long
frames, that's the long outer frames, ready for assembly.
Have you got the drill there Dene?
I have.
We pre-drill and counter sink all the frame material and then assemble using chip board
screws.
Counter sinking the frame, helps to stop the pine splitting when we screw it together.
Well look Dene if you wanna clear those, I'll get the match lining.
We are going to trim so edge off the match lining ready for the bull nose.
OK?
OK.
A good way to trim the tongue of the match lining is by slipping it into the grove of
another piece.
It helps guide the trimming knife.
It then snaps easily and we can sand back.
We then assemble the tongue and grove ends and sides, tapping into position with a wooden
block to protect the edge of the match lining.
We then fit into position with the base frame to hold it in place.
So that's the outer bottom frame, we will now put the inner frame in, which is a smaller
one and that will actually sandwich the match lining into position then we will repeat it
on the top.
You right Dene?
I am.
The inner frame should be a nice snug fit and hold the sides firmly.
We then install the base and gently tap the upper frame into position.
Alright, that's pretty good, now we take the frame from the top and stick it on there just
to make sure that it fits snugly over the lip, which it does.
It did but it could do, maybe, with just a little sanding there to free it up a bit.
A light sanding is all it takes to ensure a really good fit.
We then glue and nail the 19x19mm frame into position for additional strength on the top
match lining.
And remember to clean off excess glue.
Now we fit the lid to the box and we raise the outer frame up to meet the lid so that
it all fits nice and flush and sits square.
That's it, beautiful.
This is a really simple way to make sure the upper frame fits well.
Ok, now that we know the position of the top frame, it's gonna match where the lid fits.
We can then fix it in position by putting a nail right through the inner frame into
the outer frame and then we will turn it over and do the same behind on the base.
We panel pin and sandwich all the match lining into position and fix the handle to each end.
We then cut and glue the corner moulding’s on.
Tape holds them in place and once the glue is dry, we can remove it.
We then centre punch the nail holes and add some water base stain to the filler before
filling the nail and screw holes.
A quick sand ad we apply the water base wood stain.
A little water on the brush helps the stain flow easily.
We then use a cloth to even out the stain and wipe off the excess.
Now we have fitted the rope handles at either end, given it a coat of clear stain finish
and there we go.
Bob's your uncle.
Looks like something out of the box.