How to make Wood Crates (woodlogger.com)

Wood Crates are super simple to make and there extremely handy. This style crate is similar to apple crates that I've seen. This crate can be done in just a few hours. Check out the video and if you want more pics and a description on how I made this, check out my site over at: www.woodlogger.com/
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[@TheMurlocKeeper]

This might seem the craziest thing, but the best bit I really liked about this vid was how you semi muted the noisy power tools when you used them. I totally love you for that! Don't get me wrong, I really love my power tools too, but I hate loud noises, so I always wear ear protection. Vid was well presented too, and I will be checking out your site soon. Now I really want a biscuit joiner......

[@Ketill66]

Thanks for the tutorial, will probably use this to make storage for my vinyls :)

[@pennyjensen5959]

Thanks for the tutorial, very AWESOME!! What kind of drill was that you used to make the holes for the biscuit joints?

[@CarlJacobson]

Great project, looking forward to the coffee table video.

[@Woodlogger]

Thanks Carl, yeah I hope it turns out okay. hah..

[@carlostrujillo2248]

Awesome work love the create and your shop looks great. Thanks

[@Woodlogger]

Carlos Trujillo Thank you...!

[@debracohen1071]

You have the coolest workroom ever! It's got so many gadgets! I'm jelly anyways Thanks for the vid you made it look so simple and easy

[@badgirl44654]

On Facebook there was somebody selling a coffee table that she made from wooden crates. Then I went a step further and thought, maybe I'll just make my own, then I can get the exact size and color that I want. The ends, sides, and bottom of all the crates she used are all slats of wood. I like that look better. I plan to go to the local glass shop and get a piece of glass to go over the top.

[@Woodlogger]

Alicia Bailey Great idea. I think a glass top would look really nice.

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

I like them! Simple but so useful! Chris

[@Woodlogger]

Thanks Chris.

[@bbjohnson5381]

Loved the video. what is the name of the saws that you used? Especially the one that made the holes. I am new to woodworking and need all the names of the tools, because they make all the difference in the finished product. Again I really liked the video a lot

[@ImNotCorinne]

Thank you! I've looked at Home Depot and other places and all their prebuilt crates seem to be very shoddy... these are exactly what I was looking for!

[@Woodlogger]

Thank you...!

[@Kid617]

what size wood did use and what size was the slates how much was it to make one crate

[@60tomboy]

great item for storage love it

[@Woodlogger]

Thank you..

[@douglaslaramie9245]

Would a stop on your mitre saw not ensure all boards were equal. If the boards are slightly warped the biscuit will build the warped seam into the product, NO? Is a brad nailer and a crown stapler the same thing. Just learning. doug

[@Lando1020]

a stop on miter saw is another way to ensure equal lengths. In my opinion if you're gonna make a crate for this type of application you wouldn't need biscuits when gluing. If boards are warped chances are high it will still be warped after gluing. If you're gonna use it to carry stuff around then add biscuits. Brad nailers shoot thin straight nails , some with "heads" others without, ranging in thicknesses and lengths unto 2". Crown stapler shoots "staples"

[@roxierios6046]

Around how much did you spend on materials?

[@55davani]

Excellent sir

[@louannefournier7018]

Your videos are very good. My only suggestion would be to mention the names of the tools you are using. I'm a complete newbie and have no idea of the name of the tools you used for the brisket or putting the handles in. Most people probably know but not all of us :) thanks!

[@jekdelmonte36]

nice video....can u post the measurements for everything?

[@paulbader2503]

Nice simple project like it a lot. Looking forward to the coffee table video.

[@Woodlogger]

Thanks. Yeah I'm hoping the table turns out okay.

[@johnostrander5507]

what size wood did u use

[@davidpaul4484]

hello there, how far are we from each other and i love your work ,but i would love so have some made for albums

[@deanaduffey1260]

I don't know if you answered this or not, but how much weight could you put in that with falling apart.

[@boyanamilanovich4914]

What are your measurements for the crate?

[@betinakroner6962]

Thanks. This was so helpful! I found some of those biscuit things and I didn't know what they were. Would you tell me the name of the tool that makes the biscuit holes? Thanks again. Fantastic!

[@vendetta989]

Its called the biscuit joiner

[@ann-mariecrouse6195]

The slats look thinner than the end pieces, do you plane them or just buy the wood that way.

[@commanderxan8329]

Thanks I'm gonna do a rustic paint and finish and then stack several vertically and horizontally to make a mini book shelf

[@Woodlogger]

Commander Xan That sounds cool...!

[@xlunaticc]

Hey great video. Just wondering why you used joints instead of a solid piece of wood?

[@Woodlogger]

Mostly cause it was cheaper to use two smaller width boards then purchase something larger, and also just a preference.

[@wendyli6238]

How much would i cost to just buy one in comparison to making one?

[@STEVEBLACKA]

Subscibed ...thanks for sharing ...one question does the sanding table work well i am thinking of building one into my bench . Steve

[@Woodlogger]

Yeah, mine works great. I have a pretty strong shop vac though. So it's probably all about getting really air tight joints and having the right amount of power.

[@STEVEBLACKA]

Thanks very much may try it soon. Steve

[@glumGlumm]

I just made one a few hours ago...just the side (didn't make sure all wood are same length). Checked it and they are uneven,hahaha. My tools is just saw and hummer. I got to get them nice ban saw and electric sand thing

[@tanjafriedlich5531]

super

[@boss133749]

Great stuff man. Next time I'm shopping and see 14.99 for a crate I won't say that's expensive. Looking at your video and the work that's incredibly cheap.

[@paigesmit9779]

What are the measurements for the crate??

[@aarushmarwaha8301]

whichb wood is used to make these crates imean the apple crates...

[@tanjafriedlich5531]

Great idea. I think

[@davidriblet7202]

Use the biscuit jointer on your sanding table..stuck the dust away

[@cassiehowe1533]

what tool did u use to make the biscuit holes?

[@Woodlogger]

I used a biscuit jointer, sometimes called a plate joiner. You could use dowels or pocket holes too. I like to use biscuits for this type of joint though.

[@riki-leewhakaue9529]

what are the dimensions of your crate?

[@Woodlogger]

Riki-lee Whakaue I have a post where I show more information about how I made them over at: www.woodlogger.com/2014/04/wood-crate/

[@gborski5369]

Do you sell any of your work?

[@Woodlogger]

G Borski No... I've considered it. I just don't have a lot of time to do that.

[@catherinehall8323]

Need help with making a coffee table with 3 crates

[@brookelieberman2876]

Are u interested in making 64 wood crates. We can work out a deal they would have to be shipped to NJ if so please let me know!

[@jendorei]

Create a crate!

[@bryantfamilyrules]

Why don't you use a stop block to get a consistent measurement instead of just cutting pieces long?

[@Woodlogger]

David Bryant Yep I could have done that too. Nice tip

[@michaelpowell7367]

Why don't you use a stop on xcut saw to get wood all the same length it beats using tape never heard of anything so daft

[@conraddubois6150]

Why not just use a 1 x 10 for the end pieces instead of gluing two pices together?

[@MobileBicycleRepair505]

Cyclist would like them to mount on rear racks. Vintage looks Cool

[@wiltonmarshall9748]

first 22 box made

[@wiltonmarshall9748]

show me a full 10 wooden box old one

[@myster5y]

You can buy the crates at Walmart for cheap