yeah i know glass is different, iw as just pointing out that it would make it completely different.

As far as the nail thing, make sur eyou use a good wood glue, thats what really holds it together honestly. THe nails just hold it until it dries.

back on topic, it should only take you a few hours to make it, its not an in depth project unless youw ant to go bandpass or whatever, but its jut a box, dont look too far into it.