This western red cedar deck storage box is a one-day project spanning two videos. Western red cedar was chosen for this project because of its beauty and natural abilities to stand up to insects and harsh weather for many years. In Part Two of the project, the box itself will be built. Part One focuses on the storage box top. Download PDF Plans
Step 12: Cut a tongue into both ends of each slat. Use the same stacked dado to cut a 1/4-inch tongue into each end of the slats. Run each end through a stacked dado set built out to 5/8-inch. Cut a 1/4-inch tongue into each end of the slat.