DIY Early Wall Box

By John A. And Joyce C. Nelson
Published on January 27, 2014
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This DIY early wall box is a copy of a simple one found in northern Massachusetts.
This DIY early wall box is a copy of a simple one found in northern Massachusetts.
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"The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking," by John A. and Joyce C. Nelson, provides 150 projects for craftsmen of all levels.
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This diagram shows a completed front view of the early wall box with measurements.
This diagram shows a completed front view of the early wall box with measurements.
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Exploded view of the DIY early wall box can be used to set placement of each piece.
Exploded view of the DIY early wall box can be used to set placement of each piece.
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Side view of the DIY early wall box.
Side view of the DIY early wall box.

John A. and Joyce C. Nelson provide 150 easy, quality projects for any home in The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking(Lark Books, 2005). In their 60th book, the Nelson’s include their favorite projects for all levels of craftsmen. The following DIY wall box is one of many projects that the Nelson’s provide in their book.

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DIY Early Wall Box

This is a copy of a simple wall box I found in northern Massachusetts. It probably was used for candles. The original was made of pine and painted a dark brick-red color. This project is very easy to make, as it has simple butt joints throughout.

Materials:

1 Back — 5/8 x 10 — 15″ Long1 Front — 1/2 x 4 1/2 — 11 1/4″ Long

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