How to Build a Firewood Box

Firewood boxes have been around for centuries. Build your own firewood box for wood, kid's toys, or just to hold your muddy shoes and wet umbrellas. My design features a covered bin for storing wood and an open side bin for kindling. It's built out of cedar in order to avoid that wet wood smell.

Before you get started, you may need to check out a lumber and hardware store to gather materials.

Materials list:

11 Cedar 1x4" @ 10'

2 Brass butt hinges

1 box ¼" galvanized screws

1 Brass handle

1 gallon Clear varnish

Brush and rags

Tools:

Circular saw

Cordless screw gun with 1/8" bit and Phillips bit

Sand paper or Palm Sander

2 Bar Clamps

Framing Square

Start by cutting the bottom boards first. Using the circular saw, cut seven pieces of the 10' 1x4's to a length of 17 ¼" each. Cut the two running boards at 28". Set these pieces aside and label them "A". You will assemble those later.

Now we need to cut the front of our firewood box. Cut two 1x4's at 14"and four 1x4's at 26 ½"long. Now set these aside and label them "B". We will assemble them later, with the rest of our panels.

Now for the sides: Cut eight pieces 17 ¼". Cut 4 pieces at 9". Cut the four corner boards, two at 21" and two more at 18" long. Set these aside and label them "C".

You will cut the center panels similar to the sides, except the corner boards will be shorter in length. Cut 4 pieces at 17 ¼" and 2 pieces at 9". Cut the two corner boards at 19 ¾" and 17". Don't worry about the angles, we will cut them in a minute. Set these pieces aside and label them "D".

Now the final panel, the back. Using the circular saw, cut six 1x4's 28" long. Label these parts "H"