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Stackable Root Vegetable Storage Bin

Written by Jamison @ Rogue Engineer

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Hello again! I’m Jamison from Rogue Engineer and today I’m sharing the tutorial for our root vegetable storage bin. For the longest time my wife has been storing the potatoes and onions in a large bowl in the pantry. Not only does this take up too much space but it’s over flowing and the idea to build this root vegetable storage bin was born. Enjoy!

Easy DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Free Plans + Tutorial - Rogue Engineer on @Remodelaholic

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Free Tutorial - Rogue Engineer

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Free Plans - Rogue Engineer 2

How to Build a Stackable Root Vegetable Storage Bin

Required Tools

  • Miter Saw
  • Nailer
  • Tape Measure
  • Pencil
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hearing Protection

Materials

  • 1 x 10 x 8′  Common Board; Pine
  • 1 x 8 x 8′ Common Board; Pine
  • 1 x 4 x 8′ Common Board; Pine
  • 1-1/4″ Brad Nails

Click here to see Rogue Engineer’s Vegetable Bin Plans

DIY Vegetable Bin Plans - Cut List

The width of this bin can be easily adjusted by changing the length of the 22-1/4″ and 20-3/4″ boards.DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  1

To cut the sides first make the 30 degree cut as shown.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  2

Then flip the board over and make the 25 degree cut as shown.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  3

Then trace the side and cut out one more just like it.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  4

With all you boards cut you can get started gluing and nailing it all together.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  5

I started by nailing the back to the sides.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  6

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  8

Then, glue and nail the front 1×4 in place as shown.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  7

Then, glue and nail the back on as shown.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  9Followed by the top, again, making sure to glue and nail in place.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  10

I tried something a little different this time. After giving everything a good sand, I stained the edges with Antique White wood stain from Varathane.

DIY Root Vegetable Storage Bin - Step  11

Then, once the stain dried, I painted with Serenity Blue Chalked Paint from Rustoleum and distressed the edges to reveal some of the Antique White stain for a subtle difference in color.

DIY Stacked Root Vegetable Storage Bin

I also wanted to include this shot to show how easy it would be to stack two of these together. By simply screwing these two units together you now have a two tiered root vegetable storage bin!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. For sneak peeks of our upcoming projects from Rogue Engineer be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

Build this easy stacking produce bin to organize fruits and vegetables on a pantry shelf or countertop. Perfect weekend project for a beginner!

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More storage solutions you can build this weekend:

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Published: April 25, 2015Filed Under: Contributor, DIY Project Plans, How To, Tutorials Tagged: building plans, Organization, pantry storage, Storage, vegetables

About Jamison @ Rogue Engineer

Hey guys! I'm an aerospace engineer and DIY blogger at RogueEngineer.com where I write super easy DIY furniture plans! (No woodworking experience required.)


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Comments

  1. MBT says

    April 25, 2015 at 9:06 am

    It is a beautiful bin.

    Potatoes and onions cannot be stored in the same bin. The onions make the potatoes sprout soon and potato sprouts (which can be removed) are toxic.

    Also, these are being exposed to light. Light will cause both onions and potatoes to sprout. Also, light will cause potatoes to turn green and green potatoes are also toxic.

    All of the above need to breathe, so whatever “door” is put on should block out most light and also be “mesh.” This is why you often see these stored in burlap or paper bags with holes punched. Because they are “breathing” you can’t stack the containers or you have the same problem as if you stored them together in the first place. Stackable containers for onions and potatoes are only useful if you are stacking multiple bins of potatoes or multiple bins of onions, but not for stacking onions AND potatoes.

    I would LOVE to see some plans for bins that block light and are ventilated. I would make at least two so I can store my onions and potatoes away from one another.

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  2. suz says

    May 7, 2015 at 6:40 am

    You have one of the best blogs by far. I just love that you present projects that one can create. Thank you for keeping it at that and not asking your reader “How should I decorate my house?”. I HATE THOSE SITES! I am reading to learn new things. I want to thank you for doing just that. You are very creative and inspirational. Keep it up!

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    • Cass says

      May 7, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Thanks, Suz!

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  3. Carri says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:20 am

    Great bin, love it! It could be used for so many things!!! Is the paint food safe?

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  4. Stace says

    November 5, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Just cut out my pieces and tried to get them together. Did the measurements correct, just as directed, and they’re wrong. The top and bottom piece are too wide. Made for a frustrating project, but hopefully it’ll still get done once we cut them to the right size.

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    • Stace says

      November 7, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Nevermind. My bad.

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