Toolbox for Bears

For this Bear tool box I planned on doing bulk cuts with a miter saw. This design will allow for 1 tool box to be made from a single 8foot, 1x6in board.

Materials:

• (2) 6" x 12" - Sides that connect to handle
• (2) 6" x 18" - Front and back of toolbox
• (1) 6' x 16.5' - Bottom

Costs:

• (1) 8ft 1x6 board = $7
• (1) 18in x 1in dowel = $2
• (12) 1.25in wood screws $.50

I set my saw guides to cut 18 inches and made 2 cuts off each board for the sides of the tool box. I then set it for 16 3/8 inch to cut 1 bottom piece off each board.

I then cut a 24 1/8 in board from the remainder. This last piece will ultimately be cut into two pieces by the scouts. Using the miter saw I cut the corners off this 24 1/8 in board and made a partial cut in the middle of the board. I want to scout to saw but have a guide and a kerf to start sawing from.

(12) 1 1/4 inch screws are required for assembly, Glue is optional but preferred.

Cost is about $10 in materials.