back to our tool tip where dene and i showyou how to build this versatile storage chest out of pine framing and match lining usingthese simple hand tools. we start by squaring off the end of the 70x19mmpine framing and cutting it to length. the mitre saw is perfect for this and it ensuresclean straight cuts. we then do the same with the 42x19mm framingand cut to length. well that's all of the framing cut, now weare going to cut the match lining. we will square off the end first. now our blade is binding a little bit so i'mjust gonna whack a bit of candle wax down the side of the blade there.
once this is done we cut the match liningto length, which we use for the sides, top and base of our chest. pine match lining is readily available frommost hardware stores and is quite cheap. ok, that's the last of the match lining, nowwe are going to pre-drill the end of the long frames, that's the long outer frames, readyfor assembly. have you got the drill there dene? i have. we pre-drill and counter sink all the framematerial and then assemble using chip board screws.
counter sinking the frame, helps to stop thepine splitting when we screw it together. well look dene if you wanna clear those, i'llget the match lining. we are going to trim so edge off the matchlining ready for the bull nose. ok? ok. a good way to trim the tongue of the matchlining is by slipping it into the grove of another piece. it helps guide the trimming knife. it then snaps easily and we can sand back. we then assemble the tongue and grove endsand sides, tapping into position with a wooden
block to protect the edge of the match lining. we then fit into position with the base frameto hold it in place. so that's the outer bottom frame, we willnow put the inner frame in, which is a smaller one and that will actually sandwich the matchlining into position then we will repeat it on the top. you right dene? i am. the inner frame should be a nice snug fitand hold the sides firmly. we then install the base and gently tap theupper frame into position.
alright, that's pretty good, now we take theframe from the top and stick it on there just to make sure that it fits snugly over thelip, which it does. it did but it could do, maybe, with just alittle sanding there to free it up a bit. a light sanding is all it takes to ensurea really good fit. we then glue and nail the 19x19mm frame intoposition for additional strength on the top match lining. and remember to clean off excess glue. now we fit the lid to the box and we raisethe outer frame up to meet the lid so that it all fits nice and flush and sits square.
that's it, beautiful. this is a really simple way to make sure theupper frame fits well. ok, now that we know the position of the topframe, it's gonna match where the lid fits. we can then fix it in position by puttinga nail right through the inner frame into the outer frame and then we will turn it overand do the same behind on the base. we panel pin and sandwich all the match lininginto position and fix the handle to each end. we then cut and glue the corner moulding’son. tape holds them in place and once the glueis dry, we can remove it. we then centre punch the nail holes and addsome water base stain to the filler before
filling the nail and screw holes. a quick sand ad we apply the water base woodstain. a little water on the brush helps the stainflow easily. we then use a cloth to even out the stainand wipe off the excess. now we have fitted the rope handles at eitherend, given it a coat of clear stain finish and there we go. bob's your uncle. looks like something out of the box.