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DIY Wood Basket – Made From Scrap Wood

September 25, 2019 By: Steve G5 Comments

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Do you have scrap wood laying around? Why not give this DIY wood basket a try? All you need are a few scrap pieces of wood, DEWALT Miter Saw, Hammer, Nails, Screws and you’re ready to get started! As a beginner in woodworking, it’s good to use a lot of scrap wood to familiarize yourself with tools and projects. This simple wood basket is easy to make even for beginners.

DIY wood basket ~ Made from scrap wood pieces you probably have on hand. Perfect for a fall back porch display!

First, make the bottom of the DIY wood basket by cutting the scraps to the same length using a DEWALT Miter Saw. If boards do not fit together perfectly, use the closest match you can find. Also just know that this project will not create an explicitly precise piece, but it will be uniquely yours! Once you form the bottom of the DIY wood basket, cut two small pieces to span the entire width of the bottom and secure them with nails. These inside support pieces hold the bottom together as one single unit.

scrap basket base

Next, make the “walls” that become the vertical part of the basket. Use a miter saw to cut several pieces of scrap wood all to the desired length that would give your basket a nice depth. Nail them entirely around the bottom piece and secure them with a few screws at the corners. Place these boards approximately 1-2 inches apart. But please note! Since it’s scrap wood, the pieces may vary in width.

scrap wood basket sides

The horizontal pieces are easy to measure with the vertical “slats” in place, you can measure exactly how long to make the front, back and side slats. Use the inside of the basket to make your measurements. Secure the inside slats with nails and screws for reinforced sturdiness and to help it withstand outdoor weather.

Three more scraps of wood can make the basket handle 2 for the vertical part and one for a cross bar to connect the vertical slats.

scrap wood basket handle cross piece

This DIY wood basket is such a great way to use up old scrap wood because nothing has to be exact! The natural look of the weathered boards make a fabulous basket, but it would be equally fantastic if painted and placed in a mud room for shoes! If you like the look of crates for potted plants, books or supplies then this project is just what you need to create your own; just minus the handle! You can also be ready for fall if you decide to use this as a pumpkin basket. It will make a super addition to your front porch display!

Looking for more fall decorating ideas? Check out these fall backyard display ideas.

 

Fall backyard porch displays

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  1. Jennifer says

    October 4, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    This is a great DIY! I love how loose it is. That’s the kind of project I love. Plus, it’s just so perfect for fall.

  2. Dawn Lopez says

    October 5, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Ooh I absolutely love this, what a clever and simple idea that certainly has more than one purpose. My dad has so much scrap wood, I’ll have to swipe some =)

  3. Michele says

    October 5, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    Your basket turned out awesome! It’s perfect on the porch for fall. We have lots of pallet scraps, we’ll be putting this basket on the list of must builds this fall!

  4. Anne says

    October 5, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Such a cute idea! We have tons of scrap wood just sitting around, and this looks like a good way to use it up.

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