Make space by making a storage chest – with a little help from Mitre 10.
Building a storage chest provides a practical and stylish solution to the constant problem of home storage. And constructing a storage chest that doubles as an attractive piece of furniture is easy with our step-by-step guide.

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Product Checklist

		22 pieces 560mm long ( Order 5/2.4 1/1.2m )
		4 pieces 893mm long ( Order 1/3.6m )
		7 pieces 545mm long ( Order 1/1.8 1/2.4m )
	42 x 19mm Pine battens	A – 4 pieces 893mm long ( Order 1/3.6m )
	42 x 19mm Pine battens	B – 2 pieces 850mm long ( Order 1/1.8m )
	42 x 19mm Pine battens	C – 4 pieces 483mm long ( Order 1/2.1m )
	42 x 19mm Pine battens	D – 3 pieces 520mm long ( Order 1/1.8m )
		Piano hinge 1 x 900mm
		PVA glue
		32 Screws – 4 gauge x 10mm (for fixing hinges)
		2 x Packet 30mm bullet head nails
		Lift-up lid stay
		Pine coloured wood filler

Tools for the Job

	Power saw or hand saw
	Power drill and bits
	Power sander
	Sandpaper
	carpenter’s square
	Plane
	hammer
	Nail punch
	Measuring tape
	Ruler or straightedge
	Pencil
	Screwdriver (if required for hinges)

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