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Hanging Rack, Nesting Boxes Turn an unsightly pile into storage with style. From "Wasted Spaces" episode DWSP-210

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With the hanging rods in place, Karl and Cynthia build an assortment of nesting boxes to handle the rest of the kids’ storage needs. Precise measurements are the key to putting these puzzle-style boxes together.

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Measure carefully – the boxes need to fit closely inside each other.

Building the Nesting Boxes

• Good nesting boxes fit together like a puzzle, so exact measurements are important. Sketch out the boxes – and how they’ll fit together – to help plan the project.

• Carefully measure and mark birch plywood for the boxes, then cut with a circular saw. Karl and Cynthia used 3/4-inch plywood for the boxes’ sides but 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch plywood for the box bottoms to keep the boxes from getting too heavy. (Remember: The boxes will be used on their sides, so the bottoms won’t be bearing weight.)

  Safety Alert: Always wear safety glasses and use extreme caution when working with a circular saw or any type of power tool.

• Assemble the boxes using wood glue and nails, driving a nail every 6 inches, Use a staple gun to attach the 1/4-inch plywood.

  Safety Alert: Wear safety glasses and use extreme caution if working with a nail gun on this part of the project.

• Sand, prime and paint the boxes as desired.

You’ll be amazed at what will fit in these boxes...

Especially once the kids are done playing with them.

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