Glove Box
€9,00
Glove Box
€9,00
"The construction is very simple and hardly calls for comment," says the old book of its glove box. A shallow box, 10 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches (267 by 89 mm), with a bottom board that projects 1/2 inch (13 mm) all round; in the top of the lid a word is cut with a fretsaw, "a piece of coloured silk or velvet being glued inside, which will show through with good effect." Today it holds gloves, keys or the mail, and the word on the lid can be yours.
At a glance
- Size: 11 1/2" (292 mm) long, 4 1/2" (114 mm) front to back, 3" (76 mm) high with the lid (the box itself: 10 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 2 1/2" (267 × 89 × 64 mm))
- Skill: Beginner
- Build time: An afternoon, plus a day for the finish to dry
- Materials: approx. US$20–50
- In the plan: 15-page PDF, US Letter, 12 illustrated steps, imperial, with metric in the lists and steps
Inside the 15-page plan
- The original 1923 article and its drawings, restored and reproduced in full
- An exploded drawing that shows how every part goes together
- Dimensioned views of the finished build, in feet and inches
- Materials list and hardware schedule, with today's actual lumber sizes and metric equivalents
- Cut list, so you can cut everything before you start assembling
- Clear illustrated step-by-step assembly drawings: one job per step, every part drawn, fastener positions marked
The PDF plan is a digital download; nothing ships. Adapted from "A Glove Box", The Boy's Workshop (1923), p. 72, with its sketch, an unsigned public-domain article. Restored, redrawn and edited by Square & Furrow, produced with AI-assisted tools and checked against the original article. Not affiliated with the original publisher.
Illustrated step by step
Imperial + metric
Cut list & checklist
Instant PDF download
Built to work
Glove Box
Built in home workshops more than a century ago, and redrawn for the way you build today.
RenderingFrom the workshop archive
Restored from the original article
From the archive
“A Glove Box” · 1923
Public domain · restored by Square & Furrow
This is the public-domain how-to article home craftsmen built from more than a century ago. We restore its drawings and reproduce the article in full inside your plan, then rebuild it as a modern edition: today's lumber sizes, metric measurements, a cut list and illustrated steps. Every dimension is checked against the original.
Step by step
Every part drawn. Every fastener marked.
Each step is one job with its own clear drawing: the parts it adds are shaded, every nail and screw position is marked, and the hardware and tools sit right beside it. An exploded view shows how the whole build goes together before you make a single cut.
Before you build
Your tools & materials checklist
Tick what you already have. Whatever is left is your shopping list. Your ticks are saved on this device, so you can come back to it from the lumber yard.
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Tools
Materials
Finished sizes. Stock: basswood or poplar hobby boards from a craft store; A and B give the sides, ends and pressing block, C the bottom and lid (Fig. 1). Scrap: saw the board into a 12" (305 mm) drilling board, an 8" (203 mm) bench pin and a 4" (102 mm) backing block; keep a heavy book for steps 6 and 12. Silk: any tight weave, in a color that shows on the finish.
Questions about this plan
What are the finished dimensions?
11 1/2" (292 mm) long, 4 1/2" (114 mm) front to back, 3" (76 mm) high with the lid (the box itself: 10 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 2 1/2" (267 × 89 × 64 mm)). The drawings are dimensioned in feet and inches; the materials list, cut list and steps give metric sizes alongside.
What skill level do I need, and how long does it take?
It's rated beginner. Expected build time: An afternoon, plus a day for the finish to dry. Each step names the tools it uses, so it's written for first-time builders.
How much does it cost to build?
Roughly US$20–50 in materials at typical US lumber-yard prices. Prices vary a lot by region, so price the materials list at your local yard before you start.
What tools do I need?
Steel rule; Pencil; Try square; Scissors; Printer (pattern at 100%); Fine backsaw with a bench hook; Fretsaw with a 5" (127 mm) throat, or a scroll saw; Fretsaw blades #2 or #2/0; Sanding block; Sandpaper 120 and 220 grit; Small brush; Lint-free rags; Damp rag; Hand drill or drill/driver with 3/32" (2.4 mm) and 1/32" (0.8 mm) bits; Awl; Small hammer; Nail set; Small clamps; Masking tape; A heavy book; plus a tape, pencil, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves. The interactive checklist on this page lets you tick off what you already own.
Where does this plan come from?
It is restored from "A Glove Box", The Boy's Workshop (1923), p. 72, with its sketch, an unsigned how-to article from 1923 that is now in the public domain. We redrew it as a modern build guide with a materials list, metric sizes, a cut list and clear illustrated step-by-step assembly drawings, every part drawn. Every dimension follows the original article, and the article is reproduced inside. This edition is our own; it is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original publisher.
Can a beginner follow it?
Yes. Each step is a single job with its own drawing: the parts that step adds are shaded, the nails, screws and bolts it drives are marked where they go, and the hardware for that step is listed beside it. An exploded drawing at the front shows how the whole build goes together before you cut anything.
What do I get?
A 15-page print-ready PDF (US Letter) to download after purchase. It prints well at home or at a copy shop, and reads fine on a tablet in the workshop.