A better box starts here.
Work out the details. Then get back to the bench.
| Part | Qty | Length | Width | Thick. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | 2 | 14″ | 3 1/2″ | 1/2″ |
| Walnut | 2 | 9″ | 3 1/2″ | 1/2″ |
| Veneered plywood | 1 | 13 11/32″ | 8 11/32″ | 1/4″ |
| Walnut | 1 | 12 31/32″ | 2 5/8″ | 1/4″ |
| Walnut | 4 | 3 27/32″ | 2 5/8″ | 1/4″ |
| Veneered plywood | 1 | 14″ | 9″ | 1/2″ |
Dimensions rounded to nearest 1/32″ for display; project files preserve precision. Miter lengths use the outside long points.
Paladin Woodworks — finished cut list
Walnut · miter corners · 3/16″ bottom-groove depth
| Part | Qty | Length × width × thickness | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front & back | 2 | 14″ × 3 1/2″ × 1/2″ | Walnut |
| Left & right | 2 | 9″ × 3 1/2″ × 1/2″ | Walnut |
| Captured bottom | 1 | 13 11/32″ × 8 11/32″ × 1/4″ | Veneered plywood |
| Long dividers | 1 | 12 31/32″ × 2 5/8″ × 1/4″ | Walnut |
| Short dividers | 4 | 3 27/32″ × 2 5/8″ × 1/4″ | Walnut |
| Lift-off lid | 1 | 14″ × 9″ × 1/2″ | Veneered plywood |
All dimensions in inches, displayed to nearest 1/32. Miter lengths are outside long points. Bottom is plywood with 1/32 inch total clearance per direction. Groove lower edge is 3/8 inch above the case bottom. Fit groove width to actual plywood; square stopped grooves on butt-jointed front/back panels. Lid is a loose plywood cover without hardware or locating lip. Dividers are loose square-ended parts without half-laps. Verify fit on scrap before construction. Hardware and lining allowances not included.
Think in wood.
Design around the joint.
Good plans account for the parts you cut, the joints you fit, and the order they come together. This workshop starts with one small box—and room to refine it.
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