Great Crate
A fun and functional storage table that is reminiscent of an old crate. It is multi-functional. Use as storage for your chair cushions or as a serving table for summer soirées.
A fun and functional storage table that is reminiscent of an old crate. It is multi-functional. Use as storage for your chair cushions or as a serving table for summer soirées.
What you'll need
Tools
Material
Here's how

Tools
Material
- 1 x 6 x 10' long pine (3 pieces)
- 1 x 6 x 14' long pine (1 piece)
- 2-1/2" swivel casters (2) 2325-118
- 2-1/2" swivel casters with brake (2) 2325-077
1-1/2" x 48" galvanized angle (2 pieces) 2192-584
- #8 2" wood screws (72) 2174-505
- # 8 1-1/4" wood screws (12) 2174-346
- 1/4" x 2" carriage bolts (16) 2116-034
- 1/4" washers (16) 2190-803
- 1/4" nuts (16) 2146-001
- #10 3/4" pan head screws (56) 2166-676
- wood filler 1626-084
- hitching rings
- Wood Shield Best Solid Stain 1866-405 (colours shown: Whisper 101-4 and Tennis Whites FD018)
- 120 grit sanding sponge 1061-067
- stain brush 1612-231
Here's how
- Cut three top and three bottom slats at 3' long from the 10' boards.
- Cut six end pieces at 17" long from the 10' boards.
- Cut six dividers at 17" long and two bottom cross members at 18" long from the 14' board.
- Assemble 3 frames from the top, bottom and end pieces using 2" screws.
- Position 2 dividers inside of each frame approximately 12" apart.
- Countersink pilot holes and fasten the dividers to the frames with 2" screws.
- Position the 3 frames evenly onto the bottom cross members. Attach with 1-1/4" wood screws.
- Place the casters in position on the bottom and attach with 2" carriage bolts.
- Stain all boards the Whisper colour and let dry. Then paint with Tennis Whites and let dry. Sand edges to expose the Whisper colour. This technique creates a soft, worn coastal look.
- Cut the galvanized angle strips at 18" lengths and attach to the top and bottom edges with #10 3/4" screws.
- Attach hitching rings on sides.