Salt & Pepper Caddy - The Woodcrafter Page© 2004

This is a very simple project and ideal as a gift for Mom.
Only adult woodcrafters should use a drill or drill press to make the holes in this item. The project is constructed from ¼" thick scraps (a high quality plywood is fine).

Simply download the full scale drawings (below).
The drawings offer an option of a simple rectangular caddy or a Thanksgiving turkey caddy.
First, cut out all the basic pieces as indicated in the drawings. If making the turkey caddy, notice the back must be larger than indicated for the basic caddy.
Next cut the ¼" wide - 1/8" deep groove into the front panel exactly on center (from end-to-end). You can use either a router or a circular bladed saw (with a ¼" wide blade).
Next, pre-drill all the nail holes indicated with a small bit (1/16" is fine).

Now all your Junior Woodcrafter needs is the six wood pieces, 12 ½" long brads, the directions, one sheet of 150 grit sandpaper, a small hammer, a really cool workshop apron small enough for kids, and safety goggles.

Construction.

1. Locate one of the Side Panels and start two of the nails in the pre-drilled holes. 2. Glue & nail the Side Panel to the Bottom Panel.
3. Locate the second Side Panel and start two of the nails in the pre-drilled holes. 4. Glue & nail the second Side Panel to the Bottom Panel.
5. Find the Front Panel and start four nails in the pre-drilled holes at the corners. 6. Glue & nail the Front Panel to the Side Panels.
7. Start four nails in the predrilled holes in the Back Panel. Do not attach to the Side Panels until step #9. 8. Locate the Divider and insert it into the groove between the Front and Back Panels. 9. With the Turkey Divider inserted between the Front and Back Panels, glue & nail the Back Panel to the Side Panels.
Sand any rough edges to smooth out and complete your Salt and Pepper Caddy.

Click here for drawings.
The drawings are full scale drawings.
These plans are created in Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf) files.

*********** WARNING***********
Read my page on safety before building this item.