First box build log

[danielbea122]

I was given this box plan. I will be buying the wood in the morning to begin

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[shredder2]

Looks like one of those SRT forum free designs. Ought to do fine, but there's always room to improve imo.
I'd probably add a 45 in the port bend (maintaining spacing) minimum. Plus I'd add some bracing & 45 2 back corners (crook of the port bend and opposite the port entry) if I could.
Similar to this...

 

[danielbea122]

Looks like one of those SRT forum free designs. Ought to do fine, but there's always room to improve imo.
I'd probably add a 45 in the port bend (maintaining spacing) minimum. Plus I'd add some bracing & 45 2 back corners (crook of the port bend and opposite the port entry) if I could.
Similar to this...

Thanks but I'm going to try and build the simple box without cutting off my fingers before I get into anything like that

 

[fithwheel]

why would you cut your fingers off? What are you using to make cuts?

 

[danielbea122]

why would you cut your fingers off? What are you using to make cuts?

Circular saw and a jigsaw

 

[danielbea122]

$200 later and we're ready to begin

 

[danielbea122]

Step 1

 

[danielbea122]

Well that was a waste of $400.

Guess I can return the saws

 

[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

Well that was a waste of $400.

Guess I can return the saws

Uh ok. $200 turned into $400? It's a waste because? stupid post.

 

[danielbea122]

Uh ok. $200 turned into $400? It's a waste because? stupid post.

$200 wood glue etc.... $200 for the circular and jig saw but I can return them

Ffs why aren't there any reputable box builders that can send a box to my house

 

[fithwheel]

Wtf? Looks like mdf how did it even get to 200? That's some expensive glue?
Guess we'll never see step 2.

 

[danielbea122]

Wtf? Looks like mdf how did it even get to 200? That's some expensive glue?
Guess we'll never see step 2.

Wood,glue,clips,silicone,saw blades, bracing rod.

I had to buy everything besides a drill and tape.

 

[fithwheel]

Yeah I don't really count tools as part of a build since it's a tool.
What went wrong anyway? Might be able to fix the mistake or mistakes.

 

[danielbea122]

Heres where I'm at...

 

[danielbea122]

I was very frustrated and in the sun when I made that earlier post

I'll add silicone tonight and finish tomorrow

There are very small gaps that I should be able to fill in