Build a storage chest from reclaimed wood

In this DIY video, I'll show you how to build a storage chest from reclaimed wood. Call it a hope chest, pallet wood trunk, wooden chest, rustic blanket chest, or whatever you want, let's build it!

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MATERIALS USED (affiliate links):
∙ Reclaimed wood
∙ Old leather belt
∙ Screws

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[barstad-]

I’m now going to binge watch your videos. It’s so fun to discover a new woodworker (especially a woman!)

[johnevans]

Great vid. No nonsense commentary & no annoying loud music in background. Good job.

[deirdre]

I love this build! Thank you! It's easy and affordable. I would love to see more of this type of project, the kind that uses basic tools that most people already have. And the wood can be pulled from free pallets making this chest even more affordable.

[roberthenault]

Marie ! It is not often that a woman does woodworking, you gave me some good idées. Great little shop.Thank you.👍

[davycrockett]

Honestly I've never built a chest before but after watching this video you did a great job helping viewers understand the simplicity of it. I've watched a couple other videos and boy do some make it more difficult than it needs to be. Excellent job it looks phenomenal and I'm a lot more confident now then before watching this 😊

[Hosannafication]

I started my trunk today based on your model. I’m a beginner and this was certainly at my level. Thank you for this

[lextheap]

Sharpen that chisel, and you'll be surprised how much your chisel skills improve. I thought my chisels were sharp until my mentor let me use the one he sharpened. Made a world of difference. Great work. Simple and strong

[msgal]

I love this build. Well organized and presented. This will help me with a current project six years after you made it. Thanks!

[peggyt]

September 2 2020 I too am binge watching your videos. It is great to find a new woodworking channel (especially a woman and a Canadian).

[professormoriarty]

Awesome have made a few of these for family and friends only change i made was adding washers to the belt handle installation and a support hinge. Love love love the simplicity and beauty of this build.

[franklamsberg]

I always admire a woman with technical skills 😉👍🏽

[charlespayne]

I've looked at several blanket chests looking for the best way for how I'm building my next one. I believe yours would be the best because you've explained and shown how very well. Will be a few months because of the weather. Thanks for the GREAT instructions and video.

[jackjanssendc]

Nice! Nice! Nice!
Simple... rustically beautiful!

[delvinbegay]

I love to watch these of videos. Thanks for sharing your time, skill, and information.

[hanafiahharoon]

This is GREAT...beautiful wood texture..n the storage chest..FANTASTIC..!! THANK YOU

[carlaforsyth]

This is probably the best, most fluid, and concise video I have seen on any site. Great job. I am currently building a slightly smaller one.

[rivendelrock]

Love the video, I love working with wood and your videos are so easy to follow and not overcomplicated!

[cheflorenzo]

You can't find such a piece of art in any store. Great work, great video and great outcome. Thanks for sharing. More videos please. Bravo!

[donaldduck]

Great job! I love seeing wood reused and not just thrown away. That box has a story behind it from a past life as a barn.

[WinD]

Excellent! I need to make a rustic gunpowder storage box and this design is perfect for it.