Have Fun In Building A Toy Box

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There are few things better than watching kids play with their playthings. It is normally the aftermath that are trying to deal with. It consists of an assortment of dolls trucks, mini cooking sets, blocks and lots of other unrecognizable items that make a mixture of sounds when stepped on from being left on the floor.

When the time is right to teach kids to clean up their own playthings and put them away, parents will need the right instruments to encourage them. A toy box or toy chest is just the thing. These are simple wooden boxes designed with a cover that are available in a range of sizes that kids can put their playthings in when playtime is over. A great project for parents can be building a toy box for their kids. This guide will help.

Required tools and materials

Two 1 x 10 boards, 4 feet long
One 1 x 8 board, 6 feet long
3/4" thick Plywood or particleboard,
Three hinges with screws that open past 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
Six 2 1/2", double-wide corner braces with screws
Sandpaper
Satin polyurethane spray finish
Wood glue
Handsaw ...
... or Circular saw
Screwdriver
Drill
Four plate thick, soft rope (for handles)
4 bun feet
4 felt pads (to go under the feet)
10 brackets
Tape measure

Instructions

Step one: Cut out the pieces for the toy box
With tape measure, Measure and tag 135 inches on the 2 1 x 10 boards that are 4 feet long and cut with the saw. You will have 2 1 x 10 in pieces 34 long and 2 1x10 pieces 135 inches long.

Cut the particle board to 32.5 x 135 inches or have it done for you at a lumberyard.
Construct the double lid in this design by cutting the 1 x 8 board directly down the middle.

Step two: assemble the cut pieces

On a flat surface, screw six corner braces in place, 2 on the each one of the long sides and one on each of the two short sides that will be the base of the toy box.

Attach the 32.5 x 135 inch particle board with the other sides of the braces.

Step three: Add the lids
Screw the six trap hinges into place. The lids will open so that they lie directly against both sides of the box when open for easy access to playthings.

Step four: Disassemble, sand add holes for handles
This is to give the finishes and paint without getting any on the braces, screws and hinges. Remove all of these and put them aside.

Sand all the pieces of wood smooth to prevent splinters later

Drill two 1/2" or 5/8" diameter holes in each end of the box to be used for handles

Step five: Put On finish

Spray a clear polyurethane finish on the wood, interior and exterior. If you want to paint the box another colour or add other designs, do this before the polyurethane finish is put on.

Step six:
When the finish is dry reassemble the box, using wood glue to reinforce all the corners. Make sure not to apply wood glue to the lid.

Thread heavy, soft rope through from the outside, tying overhand knots on the inside.

Step seven: Add the feet and complete
Attach the feet 2 inches from both the length and width edge of the box. Screw down from the inside of the box. Add furniture glides to allow for movement and prevent damage to wood floors.

Your toy box is ready to use!
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