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Here I go again making boxes and crates.



For this project began with shims from the hardware store.


You can also use the FREE paint sticks from the hardware store but today, I'm using the shims. 

I glued 2 shims together (thin end to fat end) to make a stronger slat. 

I used a piece of distressed wood on each side of the crate and glued 2 slats to the bottom, and 2 slats to each side.

On the bottom I stapled square wire which I aged to look old.

For a handle I used a piece of the metal strap from around an old barrel and nailed it to each end of the crate.

It makes the perfect crate for apples and fall decorating.

I'm making another crate today, this one is a tote to carry utensils and napkins for outdoor dining.


I began by using old fence wood from the garage.



I cut the wood to the size I wanted with my saw, and assembled the box.


I painted the tote in a flat white.



I drilled holes for the handle and used a spindle from an old chair as the handle.




A skewer stick through the spindle keeps it in place.



I printed out the word "EAT" on my computer and used carbon paper to transfer the design to the box. 
Then I painted in the letters with a black paint stick and sanded the image when it was dry.

This is a home-made demijohn, 
it's made using macrame string.