Our wooden rod was actually just under 1 1/4-in., but it's easy to make the perfect hole with a spade bit. Simply grind the edges of a 1 1/4-in. bit until the size is right.

When you build a box, you must make perfect 90-degree corners, and a tape measure is the best tool to use. The trick to knowing you have it right has to do with geometry.

Vietnam War-era wood ammo boxes make great storage units, but they're tough to find for a decent price and in good condition. Metal ammo boxes are a popular DIY toolbox project, but not large ...