A seasonal project to hang in your garden or by your front door for a festive welcome.
• 1.4 linear metres of 200mm x 25mm treated timber, cedar, macrocarpa or reclaimed timber Wooden Milk Crates
• 20 x 50mm stainless steel screws
• Staples or PVC sticky tape
• String of lights available from most hardware and lighting stores. Get the correct lights for indoor or outdoor use depending on where your light box will be placed.
• Your choice of Resene finish
• Mitre saw or hand saw
• Drill with 4mm bit and square bit
When using power tools always wear goggles and ear defenders, and ensure all jewellery is tucked away, hair tied back and don’t wear loose clothing that may get tangled.
The measurements used in this project:
• 2 pieces at 400mm of 200mm x 25mm timber
• 2 pieces at 360mm of 200mm x 25mm timber
• 4 pieces of right angles triangles 90mm x 90mm
• 1 piece at 360mm x 3600 of 4mm exterior plywood
These sizes can be adjusted to suit your requirements.
$50 for timber, fixings and lights. This excludes Resene products.
Step 2: Measure and mark screw holes
White Wooden Toy Box Step 7: Screw, tack and glue