Craft Paint Storage

By Jaime Costiglio
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Kreg Academy Kreg Academy

Make your craft paint visible and easily accessible with this craft paint storage box. Perfectly sized for standard craft paint bottles. Each compartment holds 16 bottles of craft paint for a total of 144 bottles. A great way to use up your scrap 1/2″ plywood pieces for organization and storage.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Circular Saw (cordless)
    Circular Saw (cordless)
  • Jigsaw
    Jigsaw
  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Nail Gun
    Nail Gun
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Plywood , 1/2" Thick , Quarter Sheet
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , 20" x 17"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 30 1 1/4" finish nails
  • 12 3/4" finish nails
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Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Box top and bottom , 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 19"
  • 2 Box sides , 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 17"
  • 2 Horizontal dividers , 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 19"
  • 2 Vertical dividers , 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 16"
  • 1 Backing , 1/4" x 20" x 17"
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Directions

  • Dimensions

    Overall dimensions: 20"w x 17"h x 4 1/2"d

    Step 1

  • Step 1

    Attach box sides to top and bottom using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.

    Step 2

  • Step 2

    Make notches in the horizontal and vertical dividers as per the sketch above. Use a jigsaw to make notches.

    Step 3

  • Step 2B

    Dividers should fit together as per sketch.

    Step 4

  • Step 3

    Insert dividers into box frame and attach to sides using 1 ¼” finish nails.

    Step 5

  • Step 4

    Attach backing to box and dividers using wood glue and ¾” finish nails.

    Step 6