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Small Parts Bins

Open-front bins for screws and fixings.

Skill
Beginner
Tools
Hand saw, Drill/driver
Piece length
Short offcuts are fine
Location
Indoor
Carries weight
No
Pallet wood
Suitable with care

Suits this scrap wood

Why: plywood scraps make light, square bins.

Best

Plywood, Small offcuts, Mixed scraps

Also works

Pallet boards, Old / reclaimed timber

Materials & finish

  • Wood glue
  • Panel pins

Finishes that suit it

Functional, Rustic

Safety notes

No special concerns beyond normal tool safety and removing old nails.

Using pallet wood? Check the stamp first →

This page describes what the project needs — it isn't a full build guide. We don't have verified cutting dimensions or a step-by-step sequence for it yet.

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