Box-Jointed Craft Center

Organize small parts and supplies with this box-jointed craft center featuring cantilevered trays, compact storage, and a smart pivoting design.

Stay organized in style with this clever, portable craft center featuring stacked, cantilevered trays and classic box-joint construction. Designed to store a variety of small tools, parts, and supplies, this project is perfect for woodworkers, crafters, and hobbyists alike.

When closed, the compact design is easy to transport using the integrated handle. But when it's time to work, the four upper trays pivot smoothly outward above the large bottom tray, providing full visibility and access to everything inside. An optional stand raises the unit to a comfortable height for seated work.

Built from cherry and joined with sturdy, eye-catching box joints, this project combines beauty with practical storage. The trays swing open on solid-wood pivot bars and brass binding posts—a simple but ingenious mechanism that adds a fun twist to the build.

Whether you need mobile storage for craft supplies, hardware, or small tools, this box-jointed craft center is a rewarding weekend project with a big payoff in everyday use.

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What You Get:

  • 12 printable (digital) pages of shop-tested tips and techniques
  • More than 60 full-color photos and illustrations and exploded views
  • Cutting diagram and materials list
  • Shop-tested tips ensure your success
  • Retail sources for project supplies

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