Spindle Crate

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See what I mean?! Cute and useful!

Now let me show you how easy it is to build!

How to build a spindle crate

All scrap and reclaimed wood for this crate. I used 1×4’s, 1×8’s (the boards with grooves, not sure what this wood was used for), a 1×12 (not pictured), and then some spindles from an old chair. I cut the spindles and the ends the same length, and then the long sides.

Now I needed a bottom piece. I found an old 1×12 board and it was the perfect size. I had cut the ends and spindles at 11 1/2” so I just needed to trim them down to 11 1/4” so they would be the same width as the bottom board. Then I used a long side piece and the ends to mark how long to cut the bottom piece(left). On the right I am doing a dry fit to make sure everything matches up.

While doing my dry fit I realized that I wanted some sort of scallop on the long sides. I grabbed a 5 gallon paint stick and used it as a guide on the sides, it is 1 1/2” wide so that is where I started my semi circle that I traced with a bowl (bottom left). I ended up doing two scallops (bottom right).

Use a jigsaw for the detail cuts

With my design traced on I grabbed my Jig Saw to cut it out (top left). When I finished (top right) I didn’t love it…so I drew a straight line to connect the bottom of the semi circles and cut off the excess (bottom left), I liked it much better. Once it was cut out I traced the shape onto the other side board (bottom right) and cut it out as well.

Parts for Spindle Crate

Assemble the Crate

To build the crate I started by adding the end pieces to the bottom piece with wood glue and 2” finish nails. I used my awesome Nail Gun to attach them. Next, I added the long sides, making sure to nail into the bottom and ends. Then I clamped my spindles in place and put 3-2” nails into each side. All done!

Isn’t it cute?! I love how unique it is. You can see I filled in the cracks with Spackle. I like to do this when I paint so the gaps don’t show up after painting. On most seams it wasn’t necessary, but I usually get carried away and do it where I don’t even need it. 🙂

Time to Paint

I grabbed one of my left over spray paint cans and gave it some color!

Wooden Spindle Crate for Storage

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Since I was trying different purposes for this crate I headed to the kitchen. You can never have enough ways to keep your paper goods organized when hosting a party…

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