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Make Your Own Boxes

Make Your Own Boxes
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I like to make boxes, and have developed a process that is easy to do. Regular tools can be used, and I employ woodworking tools as well. A bandsaw, table saw, sander, etc. can all be used to speed up the process. Why make boxes? To fulfill a specific need, i.e., make a box to hold what you want it to, no more and no less; make boxes that fit exactly the space or shelf available to it and so on. Makes for efficiency in storage of "stuff".
 
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Step 1Gather tools and materials

Gather tools and materials
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I use any cardboard I have or can find. It needs to be cut down, so you need box cutters, a craft knife, utility knife, straight edge, ruler, glue, paper, etc. Some clamps to clamp glued pieces help also.
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12 comments
Nov 1, 2009. 2:30 PMava1508 says:
love how you organize your desk!
Jun 19, 2009. 12:16 AMcalicos says:
Wow... this is great! I will use it to make my own boxes ! I like to bake and donate many pies and cookies as well as cakes to all sorts of things. Having to buy "bakery" boxes really hurts! Thank you so much for this instructable! Becky (2calicos)
May 31, 2009. 6:50 AMb1scff34 says:
Oh you do have fun with what you find.......great seeing your pleasure!
May 12, 2009. 1:50 PMzaferina says:
This lil picture makes the whole web worthwhile to me! Thanks for this! Its a great help. Are you familiar with Cartonnage? Im just picking it up now and struggling to find info online. http://www.flickr.com/photos/zaferina/3517100996/in/set-72157601960380965/
May 13, 2009. 2:24 PMzaferina says:
Thanks Cman. I think Cartonnage is the 'official' terminology for making stuff with cardboard. You should look into it and make your fortune showcasing it to the english speaking world! Crafts are the big thing during recessions ;O)............Zaf
Apr 21, 2009. 9:06 AMlawdog323 says:
Thanks for your Instructable on how to make a box. I've been looking for these type instructions and how to properly do it. Keep up the good work and I Apologize for the rude people who have nothing better to do than to knock your Instructables. They tell you to get a life? they need to get one if all they have time for is to run around posting negative comments to other's who are simply trying to help another. GREAT JOB!!
Jan 21, 2009. 1:28 PMCervantes says:
Are you a millionaire yet? Maybe the US government should consult you, these instructables are so simple, their brilliant, and I'm not trying to be funny. Keep your brain running, I need more stuff to keep me busy.
Jan 20, 2009. 2:59 PMwenpherd says:
this is the forth instructable in 2 days, your on a roll.
Jan 20, 2009. 3:02 PMwenpherd says:
but still good job

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Retired, doing art work now. Great. Have the time and the money to spend doing what I want to do.