Craft a Wooden Box

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90 minutes

5 steps

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After 90 min: A finished wooden box with fitted lid and decorative details

What you need

hardwood boardswood glueclampschiselssandpaper

The 90-Minute Plan

Plan0–15 min

Design box dimensions and decide on wood type and finishing style

Cut15–35 min

Precision cut all pieces for sides, bottom, and lid with proper angles

Joint35–55 min

Create tight-fitting joints using mortise and tenon or dovetail methods

Assemble55–75 min

Glue and clamp box sides together, attach bottom, and fit lid

Finish75–90 min

Sand all surfaces, stain if desired, and apply protective finish

Pro Tip

Tight-fitting wood joints require precision—measure twice, cut once

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