Building a western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project that will provide convenient storage and an extra place to sit. Western red cedar was chosen for this project because of its beauty and natural abilities to stand up to harsh weather and insects for many years. In Part Two of the project, the box itself will be built. Download PDF Plans
Step 8: Glue the box bottom pieces together. The bottom of the box is made of two 1 X 6 boards glued together. Run a thin bead of wood glue along the edge of one board. Connect the two boards and clamp them in place until the glue dries. When the glue has dried, scrape off the excess. Clamp the two pieces together until the glue dries.