The loop handle box is a really easy and fun project to make in the woodshop. It is a great way to show off your skills in making neat, perfect angles with a chisel, not only that but it is also very useful for storing all kinds of items such as tools, scarves, magazines, etc. This can be made from many different types of wood or even metal wire if you have the time and resources. I have chosen poplar for my handle box because it is cheap, and my school provides top-quality wood for this project.

Here is how to Diy Loop Handle Box

The tutorial will cover making the box itself and the bottom insert, which holds everything in place nicely when closed. The size of the casket can be changed easily by altering the dimensions accordingly.

The tools needed to make this box include a table saw, chop or miter saw hand drill, and chisels. There are no real specific measurements for the wood because it all depends on your finished product’s appearance. The poplar I used was a little over 1 inch thick but if you have thinner or thicker wood, then alter how much space is between each layer from there on out.

The other materials required are 12 hinges, four rings for handle loops, and an adhesive to attach them with, such as Gorilla Glue®. I will also cover the five steps of making a loop handle box, including rough cutting, gluing up, planing, detail carving, and final assembly.

First, cut your pieces out using the measurements in the diagrams below. The top, bottom, and sides are all cut to 90-degree angles with a chop, or miter saw.

Next, the parts need rough planning with a hand plane or belt sander until they are smooth to the touch. Make sure that your workpiece is laid flat on its side, either on a table or clamp it down if you have one.

Once you’ve let the dry glue overnight take your time to get all the angles perfectly 90 degrees, the easiest way to do this is by using a plane or belt sander but make sure you don’t plane it too much in one spot; otherwise, it’s going to become wavy instead of flat. After this, glue up all of your pieces into what looks like a square box, then use clamps to attach them tightly together. If you don’t have clamps, then hair ties or rubber bands should suffice but check them every couple of hours because wood glue dries fast.

Once everything is perfectly smooth, glue on your bottom insert, which can be made from more poplar wood if available, or any other material with a clean straight cut such as chipboard. Ensure that all four edges line up with the inside of the case, so nothing pokes out and makes contact with anything else when you close it. If there are gaps between the top and bottom pieces, I would recommend using a strong adhesive such as Gorilla Glue® to seal them up tightly.

After the box is glued together, plane it down to a nice smooth finish. The smoother you plane this down, the nicer the edges will look when finished; make sure not to plane any high spots, which would create a bump in your final product.

Finally, once everything looks good and the wood has been sanded well, attach hinges to the back using an adhesive. I have chosen hinges from Stylex because they are very simple but just about any hinge can be used. Make sure that when attaching them, all you do is push against a flat surface so that it’s flush against both parts, then add weight or clamp until dry. That’s it! You’ve successfully made a loop handle box in woodshop class for yourself or someone you care about.