hello Jeff that was a great build I am going to use it but modify it so a small freezer will fit in it and keep it outside by the BBQ I have everything but the Kreg jig. God bless you and your family.
This video came at the right time. I was looking to make a outside firewood storage box. I think with a few modifications to the bottom/floor, your idea's will work superbly. A far easier way and less costly than what I was designing. Great video
Thanks bbtjerky - keep me posted on your modifications. Specifically if you find a better way to waterproof the top. I'm not totally happy with the option I chose and am brainstorming as we speak. Never thought of using this for firewood but that's an awesome idea.
Jeff Patterson The project is still a few weeks away. As far as waterproofing the top. I am thinking of using a product called Through The Roof. Have used this on many roof repairs and concrete. Brush on, clear expandable sealant, an you can paint it. Expensive but works. About $20 a quart. I would do a trial brush stroke on some scrap before doing the project.
I wish you could just list all the materials in a list and measurements. For people like me, I have no ideas of what these materials are called. Do you need to paint the box for outside? Cause the rain will ruin it?
Home Repair Tutor caulk to seal everything then several coats of exterior house paint or deck paint or a water sealant. slant the top a few degrees to let the water run off. this is one of my next projects. only my cushions are 50 long, 21 wide and 4 inches thick so needs to be bigger. going to double as a bench.
Home Repair Tutor To seal naturally: 1 part bees wax, 1 part paraffin wax and 3 parts walnut oil(any vegetable oil will work but certain oils dry naturally and others stay tacky- naturally drying oils are rape seed, walnut, tung), heat in pot (a garage sale pot, not one of your wife's unless you want to be sleeping in that box for a couple weeks), mix well, apply while still warm liberally to exterior. *Reason I don't use Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) is because of the chemical driers in the oil and the propensity for spontaneous combustion if a mistake is made (a woman in Oregon built a log cabin, and while using BLO to seal the wood the BLO on a cloth spontaneously combusted and the whole cabin burnt down - no need tempting fate with BLO). [search internet for Dorothy Ainsworth for stories about her cabin that she built, burnt down, then rebuilt].
Thanks , I thought about the bosch GKS 190 which is about 150$ in the local hardware where I live.. unfortunately , skill saw is not available here....
Jeff: I will have this project done today.. If it is ok, I am going to link this video to a blog post about this project. I will be using a polyurethane to finish the project.
bbtjerky that's totally okay. Keep me posted on your project. I'd love to see your results. And I'd also be interested to see the poly you choose. I'm letting this wood age a bit before adding poly or stain.
Jeff Patterson Here is a link where you can see the box I built. it is a 2 part post. www.bbtjerky.com/jerky-talk-blog.html?entry=homemade-outside-firewood-box The box is completely water proof and used your video ideas for the basics to my outside firewood storage box. Great idea and thanks for the superb video
I applied a rubberized spray coating to the underside safewaycart but it didn't work as well as I wanted. I'm currently looking for an alternative and cheap option for rain protection.
gonna be a great fathers day gift
hello Jeff that was a great build I am going to use it but modify it so a small freezer will fit in it and keep it outside by the BBQ I have everything but the Kreg jig. God bless you and your family.
Great video! Enjoyed the thoroughness of each step.
how waterproof is it? can it be put under heavy rain storm? or do i need to buy somesort of a sheet to cover top and base and around from inside?
This video came at the right time. I was looking to make a outside firewood storage box. I think with a few modifications to the bottom/floor, your idea's will work superbly. A far easier way and less costly than what I was designing. Great video
Thanks bbtjerky - keep me posted on your modifications. Specifically if you find a better way to waterproof the top. I'm not totally happy with the option I chose and am brainstorming as we speak. Never thought of using this for firewood but that's an awesome idea.
Jeff Patterson
The project is still a few weeks away. As far as waterproofing the top. I am thinking of using a product called Through The Roof. Have used this on many roof repairs and concrete. Brush on, clear expandable sealant, an you can paint it. Expensive but works. About $20 a quart. I would do a trial brush stroke on some scrap before doing the project.
That turned out pretty sweet! I like the idea of building up the sides using pocket screws. Another reason to buy the system I guess...
Thanks Henry's DIY Club - yes, the jig is pretty darn awesome
Thanks for the step by step. Looks good!
I think pocket holes for thisbtype of lroject are overkill
what kind of wood did you use?
Awesome video
how do i make a chest that have 4 times 4ft long 2FT wide so the top opens but one of the sides open as well
This is a great video. I have seen it many times and am getting ready to build the same storage bench. Thanks again.
Did you ever build it? how did it turn out?
Awesome
brilliant idea, I have been looking for something to store my kids in, I mean garden stuff :)
Ian Davison-dalton LOL, yes that was only a joke. But my girls had fun making the video.
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Nice one！
If you want to stain this, would you do it before or after putting it together? I'm gonna try to tackle this over the weekend. Wish me luck.
I wish you could just list all the materials in a list and measurements. For people like me, I have no ideas of what these materials are called. Do you need to paint the box for outside? Cause the rain will ruin it?
Nice bench superman. Glasses are a dead giveaway...
Very nice chest. I am looking to make some window seating/storage for my fish tank pumps and supplies.This was very helpful.Thank you for posting.
Jeff how well has the Flex Seal worked at keeping water out? Thanks
not well, very dissatisfied...I'm looking for an alternative. Do you have any recommendations?
Home Repair Tutor caulk to seal everything then several coats of exterior house paint or deck paint or a water sealant. slant the top a few degrees to let the water run off. this is one of my next projects. only my cushions are 50 long, 21 wide and 4 inches thick so needs to be bigger. going to double as a bench.
Home Repair Tutor
To seal naturally:
1 part bees wax, 1 part paraffin wax and 3 parts walnut oil(any vegetable oil will work but certain oils dry naturally and others stay tacky- naturally drying oils are rape seed, walnut, tung), heat in pot (a garage sale pot, not one of your wife's unless you want to be sleeping in that box for a couple weeks), mix well, apply while still warm liberally to exterior.
*Reason I don't use Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) is because of the chemical driers in the oil and the propensity for spontaneous combustion if a mistake is made (a woman in Oregon built a log cabin, and while using BLO to seal the wood the BLO on a cloth spontaneously combusted and the whole cabin burnt down - no need tempting fate with BLO).
[search internet for Dorothy Ainsworth for stories about her cabin that she built, burnt down, then rebuilt].
Hi , which brand of circular saw you are using in the video ? I just look for a new one
+Moran Guy it was a Skil saw, about $49
Thanks , I thought about the bosch GKS 190 which is about 150$ in the local hardware where I live..
unfortunately , skill saw is not available here....
Cool video. Question did you waterproof the outside also?
Not yet Peter Mangold - I might wait a few months to let the wood dry out
AWSOME !! That's sooo totally awsome!!
+aaronstill only wish I had waterproofed the inside. Still much storage box
+Jeff Patter
Is the lumber pressure treated?
Are you sure of the cut measurements?
Going to try tomorrow. You make it look so easy, maybe a couple days for me to do.
;-)
J. and M. Macaluso awesome, keep me posted. It took me a weekend to do this project. So don't get discouraged :D
Jeff: I will have this project done today.. If it is ok, I am going to link this video to a blog post about this project. I will be using a polyurethane to finish the project.
bbtjerky that's totally okay. Keep me posted on your project. I'd love to see your results. And I'd also be interested to see the poly you choose. I'm letting this wood age a bit before adding poly or stain.
Jeff Patterson
Here is a link where you can see the box I built. it is a 2 part post. www.bbtjerky.com/jerky-talk-blog.html?entry=homemade-outside-firewood-box The box is completely water proof and used your video ideas for the basics to my outside firewood storage box. Great idea and thanks for the superb video
Does the lid offer protection against the rain?
I applied a rubberized spray coating to the underside safewaycart but it didn't work as well as I wanted. I'm currently looking for an alternative and cheap option for rain protection.
Jeff Patterson Ok, thank you. I would use a removable tarpaulin cover. Farewell from Italy.
That's really cool safewaycart - thanks for the suggestion, too
Thank you for your time and insight tutorials
Thank you Ghada Abdo for watching my videos, I'm humbled :)
i digs your channel, Jeff.
Welcome to my woodworkers / DIY Subscriptions. Cheers.
PS. Kobalt tools are freakin' AWESOME!
Awesome!! Thanks for your vote of confidence Youbones
Nice work but flex seal is a joke. You will find out when it starts leaking.
Spiders and other bugs love wood boxes.
So the world should stop making wood boxes because of that? Really??
This time I will do it manually with the help of Woodglut designs.
Too many pieces of timber, too many screws and a hell of a lot of glue!
LMFAO
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Mine works too. I used the Woodglut plans and performed it without any problems.