Project FEED BAG HOLDER Easy to Make |
 Construction Tools Required: Jigsaw, Sander, Router (optional as it is only needed for the lid), Circular saw (optional, but useful for cutting the straight lines)
Wood Required Description Qty Width Length Thickness Sides (plywood) 2 11 3/4" (298 mm) 30 (762 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Front/Back (plywood) 2 13 3/4" (349 mm) 30 (762 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Base (plywood) 1 9" (235 mm) 8" (267 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Side edging 4 2 1/2" (64 mm) 28 1/4" (718 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Front/Back edging 4 3" (76 mm) 28 1/4" 718 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Side base edging 2 3 1/2" (89 mm) 5" (127 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Front/back base edging 2 3 1/2" (89 mm) 6" (152 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Lid sides 2 4" (102 mm) 12 1/2" (318 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Lid front/back 2 4" (102 mm) 14 3/4" (375 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) Lid top (sides) 2 1 1/2" (38 mm) 12 3/4" (324 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) Lid top (front/back) 2 1 1/2" (38 mm) 14" (356 mm) 3/4" (19 mm) Lid 1 11 1/4" (286 mm) 12 1/4" (311 mm) 3/4" (19 mm
The side pieces should be 30" (762 mm) high, 11 3/4" (298 mm) wide at the top and 8 3/4" (222 mm) wide at the base (therefore, in 1 1/2" (38 mm) from each side so that the taper matches on both sides). The front/back pieces should be 30" (762 mm) high, 13 3/4" (349 mm) wide at the top and 11" (279 mm) wide at the base (therefore, in 1 7/8" (48 mm) from each side so that the taper matches on both sides). Note that the front/back of thecontainers slightly wider than the sides. You can alternatively make the unit square, but the approach used here allows the container to be placed in narrower spaces (a typical problem in a feed room).
Once you have cut the front/back and side pieces to shape. Glue and nail them together, ensuring that the joint between them is square. The result should be the basic shape of the container. The side pieces should overlap the front/back pieces. The add the base piece. To do this, cut it to the correct size of 9" x 8" (229 mm x 203 mm) with an angled edge (15 degrees). This involves using a circular saw that can cut miters. However, the alternative approach is to simply cut the piece normally (same dimensions). While the result won't be quite as neat, no one will be able to see it. The base piece should be dropped into the unit from the top and should wedge in position 3/4" above the base of the container .The lid construction is designed to pull off, allowing a plastic bin liner to be placed in the main unit. When the lid unit is put back on it stops the bin liner from slipping.
To construct the lid unit, firstly cut the side and front/back pieces to the correct lengths. As before, the front/back pieces will overlap the ends of the side pieces. Once cut to the correct length, cut the pieces to the desired shape. Note that for the first 3" (76 mm) in from either side, the lid unit will overhang the side edging pieces of the main unit. Because of this, the first 3" should be cut to a depth of 2 3/4" (70 mm) and left straight (i.e. no pattern), as shown in the diagram. Note that the lid unit is not angled, but instead sits vertically. If you angle the lid construction, you will not be able to slide it on or off the main unit. Because of this, when the lid construction is sitting on the main unit, the lower part of the lid unit overhangs the base unit. This adds to the design, giving it another dimension. Once you have cut all four pieces, glue and nail them together, ensuring that the construction is square. You can then attach the front/back and side lid top pieces. Note that these are cut to a 45 degree angle so that they butt up against each other neatly (again, see diagram).
Once this is done, you just need to make the actual lid itself. This is an optional construction as some people prefer not to have a lid on the container. The lid is made from a piece of 3/4" (19 mm) thick pine that is 11 1/4" x 12 1/4" (286 mm x 311 mm). Using a router, cut a lip that is 1/4" (6 mm) deep and 3/4" (19 mm) wide all around the underside of the lid. this will allow the lid to rest on top of the lid unit without slipping. Once this is done, round off the edge of the lid, using either a router of by sanding. Finally, add a drawer knob to the center of the lid. You can then add hinges and a hasp and lock to keep those creatures outta the feed. If you paint it, make sure it is a safe paint. Project Copyright ISBA
2002
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