# How to Make a Wooden Top for a Toolbox
A wooden toolbox is a classic handyman's project, but many blueprints do not contain a lid. Adding a lid to a wooden toolbox not only makes for a more visually pleasing appearance, but it protects your tools as well. When making a lid, use the same type and thickness of wood as the rest of the toolbox. Only a few common tools are needed to cut and install the lid.
Things You'll Need
- Wood
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Miter saw
- Masking tape
- T-hinges
- Screws
- Screwdriver
Instructions
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Measure the dimensions of the top of the toolbox. Mark matching dimensions on the piece of wood from which you make the lid.
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Cut the outline of the lid using a miter saw. Follow the pencil marks.
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Position the lid on top of the toolbox. Secure the lid with masking tape.
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Attach the wooden lid to the rear of the toolbox with T-hinges. Screw the appropriate sized screws through the mounting holes on each T-hinge. Space the T-hinges evenly apart, making sure there is one T-hinge near each edge.
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