Four kids (three in school) means LOTS OF PAPER. Lots of pictures, report cards, notes, etc that need a place to go. We almost grabbed another plastic hanging file box at the store the other day when I thought, why not make one so it can look a little more interesting and be totally free (I used scrap wood and spray paints I already had on hand) ?
I went back and forth on the design trying to decide what type of joinery would look best with plywood edges and how to finish them in a way that wouldn’t screen PLYWOOD. I ended up with a simple rabbet and focusing instead on an interesting paint job. I took the available colors to my wife and said “pick two.” Obviously you can paint or finish it in a million different ways to fit your space and style.
It’s a simple project that can be made from scraps! Check it out!
Tools List:
(purchasing via these affiliate links supports ILTMS)
Woodworking:
- https://kit.co/iliketomakestuff/my-woodworking-tools