How to Build a Coal Bunker

How to Build a Coal Bunker
Published: Oct 18, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

If you're in the market for a coal bunker and have a knack for DIY you can make your own coal bunker at home with some basic materials from the hardware store.

  1. Lay one of your 4-by-4-foot pieces on a flat surface. Assemble the rest of the box on top of this base.

  2. Screw the four side pieces onto the base and onto each other.

  3. Screw two hings to the top of the back of the box.

  4. Screw the other wing of each hinge onto the sixth piece of wood, which will be the bunker's top.

  5. Sand the raw edges of the box with sandpaper. Paint the box with a waterproof sealant.

Things You Will Need

  • Six 4-by-4-foot pieces of 3/4-inch plywood
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Circular saw
  • Screwdriver
  • Screws
  • Hinges
  • Sandpaper
  • Waterproof sealant
  • Paintbrush

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