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    Repurposed Items » Easy DIY Wooden Crate using Shutter Slats

    Easy DIY Wooden Crate using Shutter Slats

    Published by Gail | Published March 4, 2014 | Updated August 3, 2020
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    How to make a diy wooden crate using old shutter slats, paint sticks or slats from bi-folding doors. Step by step directions to do it yourself! Easy project done in an afternoon. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #shutter #slats #crate #diy #project #easy #scraps via @repurposedlife

    DIY-small-wooden-crates-shutter-slatsI love this latest project that I’m sharing with you. I made a  small DIY wooden crate using shutter slats and scrap wood, which are plentiful around here.

    Easy DIY Wooden Crate Made With Slats

    repurposed-shutter-slats-crateThese slats happened to be white. I believe they were removed from this white magazine rack.

    Assemble DIY Wooden Crate

    crate-using-shutter-slatsI started by cutting a scrap 1x10 in half then cutting the slats to 13". I used my nail gun to make a frame to hold everything together.

    The finished project ended up being 7.5" tall, 9.5" deep, and 13" wide

    Continue to Nail Slats on

    repurpose-shutter-slats-wooden-crateThen I continued attaching all of my slats.

    Thrift Store Belt as Handles

    leather-belt-wooden-crateI used a thrifted belt to make some handles for my small wooden crates.

     

    cut-leather-belt-crate-handlesI just sort of folded the belt in fourths.

    Attach Belt Handles with Screws

    attaching-leather-handles-cratesI used my small combination speed square to make sure all the handles were installed the same.

     

    wooden-crate-leather-belt-handlesI used regular drywall screws to attach the leather belt handles. Seriously, who knew that leather belts could be used so easily for handles? I learned about the from my friend Becky at Beyond The Picket Fence.

     

    diy-wooden-crates-shutter-slatsThey’re perfect for the Headboard Kitchen Cabinet Bench.

     

    how-to-make-small-wooden-crates


    Do you love the DIY Wooden Crate? I mean you could buy a small wooden crate from the craft store for about $12—but if you need several, why not gather the supplies and make them yourself?

    gail

    see more projects from bits and pieces

     

    sharing here:

    Elizabeth and Co.

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    1. Dennis Velco

      March 25, 2014 at 9:16 am

      Great Ideas.  I love to provide my Estate Sale community with reuse, re-purposing and up-scaling ideas to help them see treasures and opportunities in what they find at our Estate Tag Sales.

      Thanks for this article and your ideas. What you do is appreciated. 
       
      I shared it with my Estate Sale community on Scoop.it and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DC.Velco.Estate.Sales

      Keep the great treasure finds coming.

      Dennis Velco
      dcVelco Estate Sales
      http://www.dcVelco.com

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    2. Martha Davison

      March 23, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      Hey Gail!

      I've been interested in a nail gun of some type. I noticed you used one for building this crate. Do you have suggestions? I do not have an air compressor and do not know what I really need. I would only be using it for repurposing and maybe for airing up things. I'd love you have your ideas about what I might need.

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    3. debbie

      March 10, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      Oh i love these little crates Gail. And extra storage is always nice. Hope you're having a good day.

      Reply
    4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      March 09, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      I just saw some crazy expensive crates in a catalog. These are so much better and thrifty too!

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    5. Karyn

      March 05, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      I love this! My mom just gave me some of these thinking that I could use them in my garden. But this is soooo much better. I am going right now to start on this. I love your blog.

      Reply
    6. Krista @thehappyhousie

      March 05, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      LOVE these Gail- I just bought some crates at Walmart and am trying to customize them with paint- but I really prefer the solid look of yours. Thanks for the tutorial!!

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    7. Kelli's Kitchen

      March 04, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      I love this idea because I can get my husband to custom size them! Thanks!

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    8. Carrie

      March 04, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      This idea is brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

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    9. Karen

      March 04, 2014 at 11:53 am

      I come across these all the time in my dumpster dives. I am so sad to say that I pass them by!! Never again. This is genius! Pinning and sharing on my FB. This is the best use of things that get thrown away all the time.

      Reply
    10. Catherine

      March 04, 2014 at 11:19 am

      What a great use of materials---love it!
      And it gives me an idea.......!
      Catherine

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    11. Michele

      March 04, 2014 at 9:51 am

      Oh my goodness. How cute! Great way to use up scraps.

      Reply
    12. Mindi

      March 04, 2014 at 9:21 am

      I love these!! They are perfect with the bench too! Great job Gail, and I think I need a combination square, how easy it was for you to place your awesome leather belt handles! I was just thinking yesterday that I need to make some crates....now I NEED too!! Oh how I love crates!

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    13. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      March 04, 2014 at 9:07 am

      Look wonderful and practical and easy to make. I've made some smaller ones and can't sell them, most likely because, as you say the stores have them now.

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    14. Terri

      March 04, 2014 at 8:04 am

      So stinkin' cute and such a great idea! They go perfectly with that bench...love it!!

      Surprisingly enough, I even worked out in my garage a little yesterday. It has been forever since I have gotten my hands dirty. I am refinishing a sofa table for my daughter and plan to FINALLY finish my old wood tool box!

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    15. Holly

      March 04, 2014 at 7:59 am

      Great re-purpose! I like making crates, such an easy project. But I love the use of the belt as the handles. Great job.

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    16. Val thompson

      March 04, 2014 at 7:13 am

      Love this idea! Thank you for sharing

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