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Dessert Carrier/ Pie Box

February 15, 2017


Dessert Carrier Pie Box by Sawdust 2 Stitches 14

I don’t really keep it a secret that I am not necessarily a connoisseur  in the kitchen.  Don’t get me wrong, I can cook when I really  put my mind to it,  but it’s kind of  like making my husband  uhh,  I mean KIDS take family pictures.  There may be some huffing and puffing, some bribery,  and possibly  tears, but in the end it turns out all right.  (At least nothing a little photoshop can’t fix 🙂  I digress,  the inspiration behind today’s post was actually a bake sale.  Our church hosts a dessert auction every year and instead of buying something from the store and trying to pass it off as homemade, I decided to play to my strengths. I am a builder not a baker.  (But you have to agree those cookies look lovely! They tasted like little morsels of heaven too. Like I said,  I CAN bake  I would just rather chew my own arm off.)  Oh man,  I am two-time digresser… digresse?,  like I was saying, I decided to build this adorable dessert carrier filled with cookies as my contribution and it went amazingly well!

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 Dessert Carrier/Pie Box 

BEFORE YOU BUILD-

I did not use finish that would allow me to serve food directly on it, I still have a protective barrier between anything edible and the finish.

Mine vs. Yours: Today  I am going to show you how to make a dessert carrier/pie box.  One thing to note,  I have access to a planer, and wanted to make my box a little more low profile, so I planed all my boards down to 1/2″ thickness.  I realize not everyone has access to one, so I  used the dimensions of a standard size board 3/4″ for these build plans! 

Supply List:

  • 1″x 12″ x 6′  Pine Board
  • 5/8″ Dowel Rod
  • 2″x 1/4″ Bolt with Nuts
  • (4) 1/4″ Washers
  • (2) 1/4″ Locking Washer
  • (2) Wooden Knobs
  • (4) Small Hinges
  • Carbon/Transfer Paper (Optional)
  • White Wash Pickling (Optional)
  • Jacobean Stain (Optional)

Tools Recommended:

  • Table Saw
  • Miter Saw
  • Drill and 1/4″ Drill Bit
  • Finish Nailer
  • 5/8″ Forstner Bit

Cut List:

  • Base: 11 1/4″ x 11 1/4″
  • Sides:  12 3/4″  Reference “Step 3”
  • Tall Sides:  See “Step 2”
  • Lids:
  • Side Handle:  1 1/2″x 9 3/4″
  • Dowel: 14 1/4″- 14 1/2″ (Depending on thickness of the washers you use.)

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Step 1:  Cut Diagram

Ok,  the day didn’t quite go as planned, and I will have a cut diagram soon-ish.


Step 2:  The Base

Did you know: When  you purchase a standard 1″ x 12″ board it’s finished dimensions should actually  be 3/4″x 11 1/4″   so you will just need to make one cut in order to get a 11 1/4″ x 11 1/4″  base.

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Step 3:  “Tall Sides”

Cut (2)  of these  “tall sides” to the below dimensions.

Dessert Carrier Pie Box by Sawdust 2 Stitches 2Once cut you will attach to two opposing sides.  I first applied wood glue and then reinforced with 1- 1/2″ , 18 gauge nails. Dessert Carrier Pie Box by Sawdust 2 Stitches 3

 

 


Step 4:   Short Sides

When  cutting the sides you will  want to use the table saw set at a 24 degree angle.

Dessert Carrier Pie Box by Sawdust 2 Stitches 4If all goes according to plan, the  sides/angles should continue flawlessly.  If “life happened” somewhere in there,  you can always level it out with some sand paper.

Again, I first applied wood glue and then reinforced with 1- 1/2″ , 18 gauge nails.

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Step 5:  Lids

Ok, I am going to throw some more angles at you.  Breathe deep! Actually. all the angles  you will be using are 24 degree angles.   Each lid will be 7″ (from short point to long point) x 12 3/4″ inches. reference the diagram below,  you got this.

Dessert Carrier Pie Box by Sawdust 2 StitchesYou may  have noticed that my lids appear as though it is made up of four different boards. It is all an illusion my Dear Watson.  I  just  used my table saw to cut a groove out in the center of my board. It is about 1/4″ wide and a 1/4″ deep.  Not necessary,  but I like the look of it , and I like to overly complicate everything.
Dessert Carrier Pie Box by Sawdust 2 Stitches 6 Next we are ready to install the hinges. I installed (x4) 1-1/2″ hinges,  approximately  1 1/2″  from each edge. I REALLY  wish I had some sage advice… all I can say is “Take Luck” my friend.

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Step 6:  Handle

Next the handle.  We will be drilling 2 different holes in the side section of the handle.  The handle is the same dimensions of a 1″x 2 ” standard board (which is actually 3/4″x 1 1/2″,  yeah confusing right?)  Anyways, you can make your handle  using a 1″ x 2″  standard board or you can cut some of the scrap from your 1″x 12″ board.  Either way works.

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Next  attach the the handles using the bolts, washers, and nut. 
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Once both of the side handles are attached, added a dab of wood glue to both recently  drilled holes.  One the dowel was in place I left it there to dry  until the glue set. If you have a pin nailer I would suggest nailing through the side handle  so that it connects with the dowel rod.

Now would also be a good time to add knobs,  if you feel so inclined.


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Step 7:  Finishing Touches

To finish mine, I stained mine with Jacobean Stain.  After staring at it for two days, I decided I would much prefer it lighter.  So I  then added  two layers of  White Wash Pickling.  It lightened it up and gave it an old warn look.  I decided to play up the worn look and  scuffed up the edges using sandpaper.

Once the finish was dry, I decided to add a touch more detail. (Seriously, I can’t leave well enough alone to save my life.)  I free-handed this “Baked Goods”  sign on to my  carrier.  Lucky for you, I made a copy so that you can simply  use Carbon/Transfer Paper !   Click here : Baked Goods Template and print! 

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After the image is transferred I went over the design with black acrylic paint,  once it had time to dry, I  used a little bit of sandpaper to distress the signage.  Dessert Carrier Pie Box by Sawdust 2 Stitches 11

 That is pretty much it!   Oh and if you are wondering… it brought in $120 at the church  auction.  BAM!

  Take Luck,

 Corey

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Comments

  1. Kate says

    February 15, 2017 at 10:08 am

    I LOVE it!! Just forwarded this post to my fella with the hopes he’ll make one this summer at the cabin. I can think of many uses for this dessert carrier. Thank you so much for sharing your brilliant ideas!

  2. sam says

    February 15, 2017 at 11:17 am

    Oh, I so bake all the time, will definitely try to make one of these, thanks for sharing.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      February 15, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      Oh good I am so glad! Thank you!

  3. Sara says

    February 15, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Love this SO MUCH! And that video is Awesome!!!

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