- 1). Cut wood pieces according to cut-list measurements in the "Things You'll Need."
- 2). Measure, mark and cut the 24-inch board for side pieces. Side pieces should measure at 9 inches each, leaving 6 inches of board left. Cut the wood lengthwise along the saw kerf to make it 1 and 3/4-inches wide.
- 3). Use plane to smooth sawed edge.
- 4). Cut remaining of 1 and 3/4-inch board at six inches for end pieces. End pieces will measure three inches each.
- 5). Nail sides to ends. Make sure bottom edges are aligned.
- 6). Cut the 10-inch board for bottom of wooden pencil box.
- 7). Use the plane again to smooth cut edge.
- 8). Nail the bottom of box to sides.
- 9). Slide lid on top of wooden box.
- 10
Drill 1/8 inch bit to make a hole in lid for the lid stop dowel. - 11
Cut dowel to appropriate length and fit stop into hole. - 12
Sand the box smooth and decorate as desired.
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