Under-the-Bed Storage Box

3/4" plywood
four 2" wheels
3/4" and 1" spade bits
drill
wood glue
screws
mushroom buttons
cleats
piano hinge
handle

Steps:

1. Measure the space under the bed to determine the dimension of the box, making sure that it will roll under easily. Cut the side and front pieces to length and width using a circular saw.

3. Run a bead of glue along the edge of the boards and secure with screws (figure B). Hide the screws and holes with mushroom buttons.

4. Glue four cleats to the lower inside edge of the box and attach using finish nails (figure C). For the bottom, cut a piece of 3/4-inch plywood to the inside measurement of the box. Glue and nail the plywood piece to the top of the cleats inside the box.

5. After the bottom has been installed, attach four more cleats to the upper edge of the box allowing enough space for the thickness of the plywood top.

7. Cut a piece of plywood to the inside dimension of the box for the top,and then cut the piece into two sections. Use a one-inch spade bit to drill a finger hole in the top of the lid so that it can be opened easily. Attach a handle to the front of the box to pull it out from under the bed.