A hidden or concealed barrel hinge is an outstanding choice for attaching lids to boxes.
How to make a storage box with front hinge door.
Using wood glue on the 1 x2 supports attach the two sides of the box to the front.
Attach the rail to both legs and the divider.
The mortise depths are equal to the hinge barrel s diameter.
Lay the front of the box facedown on the table.
Apply wood glue to the final supports and attach the back piece.
Drill 1 pocket holes into the ends of the front and back pieces.
Attach the hinges to the lid centering the hinge barrels 1 2 in.
To create a thicker top edge when the box is open apply a bead of wood glue to the installed rail and then lay a second rail against it.
When we make a wooden box we can screw the hinges in the outside because it is the easier way.
Then using 2 pocket hole screws attach two frames together like the picture below.
Just drill the proper size hole and insert the hinge.
Cabinet door knife rack.
Double up the top rail.
Cut four pieces of 2 2 for the sides and drill 1 pocket holes into the ends of each of them.
While a good bit of thought went into how i would actually hinge the box i ultimately decided and as suggested in black decker s the complete guide to outdoor carpentry pg.
To build this cutting board turned knife rack you just need a table saw and wood scraps.
When the box is closed the hinge is completely.
Attach the bottom 2 2 so that the top of it is 3 from the bottom of the leg.
Be sure to line up the edges carefully.
Run the scraps across the saw on edge to cut kerfs.
Adjust the blade height to suit the width of the knife blades.
67 on mounting hinges on the inside of the box as not to risk screws pull out.
Then prop the lid in position near the box edge.
You can size this knife rack to suit any cabinet door and any number of knives for kitchen cabinet storage.
Hammer four brads into each side of the box to further secure the plywood to the supports.
Mark the hinge mortise locations on the top slat.