Free crate plans
48 × 36 × 24 cleated plywood crate
The classic shipping crate: 1/2" plywood panels framed with 1x4 cleats, on a 2x4 base frame, with a cleated lid that screws down. Here's every part. Need a different size? Open it in Cratesmith and change any number, free.
- Outside
- 48" × 36" × 24"
- Inside
- 45-9/16" × 33-9/16" × 20-13/16"
- Parts
- 38
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Cut list
| Part | Qty | Name | Material | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | Side panel1/2" plywood | 1/2" plywood | 48" × 22-13/16" |
| B | 2 | End panel1/2" plywood | 1/2" plywood | 33-9/16" × 22-13/16" |
| C | 1 | Floor panel1/2" plywood | 1/2" plywood | 45-9/16" × 33-9/16" |
| D | 1 | Lid panel1/2" plywood | 1/2" plywood | 48" × 36" |
| E | 4 | Side cleat, horizontal1x4 | 1x4 | 48" |
| F | 6 | Side cleat, vertical1x4 | 1x4 | 15-13/16" |
| G | 4 | End cleat, horizontal1x4 | 1x4 | 33-9/16" |
| H | 6 | End cleat, vertical1x4 | 1x4 | 15-13/16" |
| I | 2 | Base runner2x4 | 2x4 | 45-9/16" |
| J | 5 | Base cross member2x4 | 2x4 | 26-9/16" |
| K | 2 | Lid cleat, long1x4 | 1x4 | 48" |
| L | 3 | Lid cleat, cross1x4 | 1x4 | 29" |
How it goes together
- Build the base: two 2x4 runners with cross members between, and the floor panel on top.
- Build each wall flat: cleats along the top and bottom edges, vertical cleats between.
- Fasten the end walls to the base, then lap the side walls over them and screw through into the ends, floor and runners.
- Load it, then screw the cleated lid down onto the walls.
The design, 3D model, cut list and materials cost are free in Cratesmith. The step-by-step build plan, cutting diagrams, quotes and CNC files come with Pro and Shop. See pricing.
