Simple Wooden Pie Box
Build your own wood pie box and deliver your pie with presence and presentation! Gift and transport pies in a beautiful wooden pie box - this simple to build project cost under $10. You can flip the box over and it becomes a dessert serving stand. Reuse year after year, gift with the pie. with video, lots of photos and shopping and cuts lists from This is a great beginner project, uses only a few simple tools and off the shelf materials. Build your own pie box today!
Specifications
| Project type | Food Serving and Display |
|---|---|
| Room | kitchen |
| Difficulty | Starter Projects |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 1 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
- 1 - 12" x 12" acrylic glass or 1/4" plywood for top
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- twine to hinge the top on
Cut List
- 5 - 1x4 @ 10-1/2" - cut the first three, and then measure and cut to fit the remaining
- 2 - 1x4 @ 12" - measure and cut to fit
- Top is 12" x 12"
Tools
- measuring tape
- pencil
- safety glasses
- circular saw
- nailer
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Cut the pieces for the bottom using either a circular saw, jigsaw, or miter saw. Line up and glue edge to edge. Measure the width of the three boards together.
Step 2
Now cut two boards to fit this measurement and attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Measure and cut to fit the final boards on the end.
Drill out holes for tying on the twine if using. ALTERNATIVE to drilling out holes is to simply tie the top on with twine as you would a gift, or leave the top open.
Drill matching holes for the lid to attach.
Attach lid with twine or ribbon.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/simple-wooden-pie-box