Carrying Crates

        This carrying crate is extremely light.  It's made out of 1/8" veneer or what is also called "Door Skins".  The frame work is 3/4" pine.  I get 1X2s which are 1 1/2 by 3/4 inches and rip them in half.  I assemble the crates using "Gorilla Glue" and staples.  I have found the Gorilla Glue to be the best.  My crates are 18" by 36" by 10" high.  But they can be any size you want.  Here's a hint.  If you take a 4X8 foot sheet and make 3 rips at 10 inches for the sides and ends you have 18 inches left for the bottoms.  One 4X8 foot sheet cut like this will make 2 crates.  I use 1/4" doweling for the top on 2" centers.  There is a lid that opens on top for basketing birds and the whole front pulls up for releasing them. 

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