Modular Cake Box




This is a box that accommodates a very large odd sized cupcake cake. It was my daughters wish to have a princess dress cake. Because what else would a 5yr old princess want?
Ok, it's not everyday that you need a custom made box for a cake. But this particular cake :
1 has to be assembled and stored the night before
2 driven a long ways to chuck e cheese
3 be displayed for all of the kids
So....to the wood shop!!!(with finger raised high in the air)
Ok, it's not everyday that you need a custom made box for a cake. But this particular cake :
1 has to be assembled and stored the night before
2 driven a long ways to chuck e cheese
3 be displayed for all of the kids
So....to the wood shop!!!(with finger raised high in the air)
Make Up the Platform



This will serve as the serving plate eventually. When finished I will wrap with tin foil.
Bottom and Sides





The bottom first. This will serve as the size for every around it. The sides and back will have a 1/4" groove cut in 3/8" for the top to slide into.
The sides alcohol have vertical grooves 3/4" for the front to slide up.
The sides alcohol have vertical grooves 3/4" for the front to slide up.
Glue and Go




Now that the sides and back are cut to length, glue it up. I lay it out upside down and glue the sides the glue the bottom. NO fancy clamps needed. Just use a pneumatic brad nailer to hold it in place until the glue dries.
Front and Top




Now that the frame is constructed the front can be cut. The piece once done will remain removable. Then measure and cut the top.
Trim

I added a little piece of quarter round to the front of the front piece. And a piece to the bottom of the top. Mostly decorative.
Voila








This is it. Easy peazy. Hope this helps if you're out searching for help