Pirate's treasure chest

Step 7 Make the box to match

The box must be the same size as the lid, whatever that happens to be. The depth is also optional - I just used the width of the old cedar boards I used to make the lid. Same for the base. Again, glue and nail; I didn't use clamps, but by all means do so if you have them. Now add hinges. I had a leftover piece of piano hinge, so used that. Real piratey ones on the outside of the chest would be way cooler.