A true country classic, this build-it-yourself storage bin unit is a practical, convenient and attractive way to keep apples, potatoes, onions and other fruits and vegetables fresh and dry.

The secret is the wire mesh on the front of each of the three bins that allows air to circulate freely around the produce. The top shelf is flat for storing canned goods or dish towels. The two pull-out bins below, each measuring 10 inches deep by 15 inches wide, are sized to hold plenty of fruits and vegetables. The unit adds some old-fashioned charm to the kitchen, too.

Because the curved cuts for the lower bins and base are traced from full-size patterns, the project is easy enough for novices. The project measures 40 inches tall by 19 inches wide by 12 inches deep.

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122 Responses to “Storage Bins”

  1. Brandon Bodry

    Why can’t I see or download these plans? I am logged into y account

  2. James P Strang

    First come first served

  3. carol

    wanting to make small storage bins

  4. Dean Jennings

    Hi, I'm brand new to the Guild and I'm not even sure this will post. I have a stupid question...In the Bill of Materials you list (for example) 1" X 2" X 83". There is no such thing as a 1"X 2" unless I make it myself; do you mean this to be 3/4" X 1 3/8" that I would buy at any lumber yard (sold as 1 X 2). Also, some 1 x 2 have beveled edges (The treated 1 x 2 have beveled edges). I'm going to make an assumption that these plans require square edges.

  5. DANNY ENGLE

    could not down load this file

  6. Amy Langhorne

    Looks like a great plan and I expect to build it soon. Wondering about part "N" - it's in the cutting guide and instruction list, but now where in any of the figures, so not exactly sure where it is supposed to go or what specifically is meant by "lid support and lid support mounting board".

  7. drew mobley

    Is there a video available for this build?

  8. Matthew Lewis

    I am a premium member and I can not get the plans ? how do I get plans ?

  9. richardhuyck

    Is there a video for the vegetable bin (plan # 797)?

  10. Peter Fugate

    I cannot see these plans, even as a Premium member