Vegetable Bin.pdf

Vegetable Bin

A vegetable bin makes a great place to store potatoes, onions and other vegetables.

If you're having trouble storing and organizing your vegetables, try building a multi-level bin to

keep them in.

Materials:

1"x12" or 1"x10" shelving board

jigsaw

drill, with drill bits and driver bits

table saw

hammer

finishing nails

nail set

wood glue

piano hinges

all-purpose screws

safety glasses

Steps:

1. Decide how tall your bin will be, and cut three pieces of shelving board to that length.

These pieces will serve as the back and sides.

2. Run a thin bead of wood glue along the side edges of the piece you plan to use for

the back of the bin. Lay the back piece flat, and dry-fit the sidepieces next to it. When

you have them positioned properly, secure them to the back piece with finishing nails.

3. Measure the inside dimensions of the bin, and cut a bottom piece so that it fits inside

the box ( figure A ).

Figure A

4. Dry-fit the bottom piece in the bin so that it's raised off the floor by 1-1/2 inches

( figure B ). When you're sure it's positioned correctly, secure it with finishing nails and

wood glue. Raising the bottom piece will allow for decorative moulding to be attached

around the base.

Figure B

5. Cut a lid from the shelving boards to the desired size. If you want to round off the

corners of the lid, you can use a small paint can or other round object as a template

( figure C ). Then cut the curves with a jigsaw and sand them smooth.

Figure C

6. Mark the centre of the lid, and drill a hole in it. Use a bit that's slightly larger than the

screw you'll be using to attach the knob.

7. Cut shelves to fit inside the bin, and place them where you want them ( figure D ).

Secure them with wood glue and finishing nails

Figure D

8. Cut base trim to fit around the bottom of the bin. For a more professional look, mitre

the corners.

9. The lid area on the bin is angled downward. Place the lid against the side of the bin,

and use it as a template for marking a cut line from the top of the bin to the front.

Transfer the measurements to the other side of the bin and cut along the lines with a

jigsaw.

10. Measure the flat area on top of the bin, and cut a piece of shelving to fit. Use a table

saw to cut the top piece, and set the blade at an angle that matches that of the lidded

section of the bin ( figure E ). Use a stick to push the top piece past the table saw

blade.

Figure E

11. Attach a piece of piano hinge (or a couple of small cabinet hinges) to the back of the

lid. The hinged section should be just above the top of the lid ( figure F ).

Figure F

12. Attach the top piece, to the other half of the hinge ( figure G ). Be sure to elevate the

piece before attaching the hinge (nickels make good shims for this) so that the hinged

section will be above the top piece when the top is secured to the bin. Secure the top

piece and lid to the bin using wood glue and finishing nails.

Figure G

13. Measure and cut doors for the front of your bin. Use a large round object such as a

coffee can or a roll of duct tape as a template for making curved cuts in the front

doors ( figure H ). The curved cuts will serve as handles for opening and closing the

doors. Cut the curves out with a jigsaw.

Figure H

14. Attach the front doors with hinges. Start with the bottom door ( figure I ). When the

bottom door is secured, attach a faceplate above it; then attach the next-door and

face plate.

Figure I

15. Attach a latching mechanism to hold the doors closed ( figure J ). You can use a clip

latch or a magnetic latch. Just be sure that the latch doesn't interfere with the

operation of the door.

Figure J

Fill any nail holes with wood putty. Then sand and stain or paint the bin as desired.

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