Through-bolting coffee cans to a plywood backing creates ganged compartments for nails, screws and other job-site odds and ends. Use 3/4-in. plywood for the frame, and saw out a handle you can get a good grip on — the kit can get heavy when all the cans are full.
Allen Holder, Athens, GA
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