How can I build a traditional wooden crate?

Feb 22, 2010 by Tony | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm looking to build a traditional wooden crate (with the diagonal piece of wood on each side of the crate) in the size of 25 in X 25 X 25. Does anyone have any instructions on how to build this?

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with wood and some glue.

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