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Red Truck Present Holder

By Oak & Feather Decor
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Kreg Academy Kreg Academy

When I asked my daughter what I should make to hold presents under our tree, she said a box that looks like a red truck. Easy right?? Ha. I’d never seen anything like it, so I got to work!

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter saw
    Miter saw
  • Jigsaw or scroll saw
    Jigsaw or scroll saw
  • Router
    Router
  • Sander
    Sander
  • Drill
    Drill
  • Tape measure
    Tape measure
  • Speed square
    Speed square

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Pine , 1" x 10" x 36”
  • 1 Birch Plywood , 32” x 32” x 1/2”
  • 1 Plywood or MDF (optional- for details if desired) , 1/4” or 1/8”

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Box of 1 ¼" pocket hole screws (see tools list)
  • 1 Box of Box of 1" pocket hole screws (see tools list)
  • 1 Box of Kreg pocket hole plugs
  • 1 Wood glue
  • 1 Paint of choice
  • 1 Red truck design of choice (I used a design from Canva)
  • 1 Wood filler
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Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Trucks- Birch Plywood , 30”x1/2”
  • 2 Pine , 1 x 10” x 6”
  • 1 Pine , 1 x 10” x 24”
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Directions

  • Step one

    Using your miter saw, cut the pine board so you have one 10”x 24” piece (bottom) and two 10” x 6” pieces (sides).

    Step 1

  • Step two

    With either a jig saw or scroll saw, cut out two 30” trucks from the 1/2” birch plywood. You can trace the design onto your board to cut, or cover your material in painters tape then glue the pattern on as I did.

  • Step three

    On each of the 10" x 6" sides, draw the handle to cut out. Mark 1" from the top, 2.5" from the sides, and 3.5" from the bottom and connect using your speed square to create a rectangle.

    Step 3

  • Step four

    Drill a hole in the marked handle space big enough for your jigsaw or scroll saw blade to go through. Cut out the hole.

    Step 4

  • Step five

    Using a round-over bit in your router, round the edges of the handles from the front and back sides.

    Step 5

  • Step six

    Sand all your pieces

  • Step seven

    On the bottom and sides, mark where you will place your pocket holes. For the bottom, I used 3 on each long side at 6”, 12” and 18” and 2 on each sort sides at 2.5” and 6.5”. On the sides, I used 2 on each short side at 1” and 4”.

    Step 7

  • Step eight

    Set your pocket hole depth between the 1/2” and 3/4” markers.

    Step 8

  • Step nine

    Drill pocket holes using your Kreg Pocket Hole Jig.

    Step 9

  • Step ten

    With the pocket holes on the bottom of the bottom piece, use your Kreg Corner clamps to attach the sides with the pocket holes on the inside using wood glue and a 1 1/4” pocket hole screw.

    Step 10

  • Step eleven

    Once the sides and bottom are attached, line up the box along one side of your truck and clamp in place with wood glue. Attach using 1” pocket hole screws.

    Step 11

  • Step twelve

    Repeat on the other side.

  • Step thirteen

    Fill pocket holes with pocket hole plugs and wood glue. Use wood filler to cover any gaps.

  • Step fourteen

    After the glue has dried, you are ready to paint. You can cut out other details to make your design more 3D using 1/4” or 1/8” plywood or MDF. I chose to add windows, lights, hubcaps, a door handle and fenders. This is where your creativity can shine!

  • Step fifteen

    Fill with gifts and place under your tree! Follow Lesley @oakandfeatherdecor for more DIY content!

    Step 15