Build a small locked box?????

Question

I just got a new diary and I want to build a portable, locking, wooden box to keep it in. Almost like a safe that I can carry.

( L x W x H = 7" x 1" x 8 1/2" )

Answer 1

L x W x H = 7" x 1" x 8 1/2"

This is wrong, it should read LTW

You will need 3' of 1/2"x12"

Measure them against your diary before cutting so you can get it in and out easily.

You will need 2 at 7"+ a little.

You will need 2 at 8 1/2+ a little.

You will need 2 piece of 1/8 ply or similar

You will need 8 L shaped bracked metal sections.

You will need 16 one way headed bolts, preferably 32. (they do up, but can't be undone) to hold the frame together. You could use more to hold the ply hinges and box lock on  

Answer 2

Great.  Do you have a question in there somewhere?

A box is simply 6 pieces of wood, of dimensions a,b,c

two each of

a x b

b x c

a x c

Nail or s***w them together, gluing the joints.  Let the glue cure.  Cut it in half.  Add hinges on one edge and a lock on the other and you have a locking box.  Best to use a hinge with concealed screws so it can't be opened by simply removing hinge screws or pins.