Do It Yourself - Build A Toy Box
There are few joys that exceed watching youngsters play with their playthings
. It is normally the consequences that are tough to deal with. It consists of an assortment of dolls trucks, mini cooking sets, blocks and lots of other unidentifiable items that make a variety of sounds when stepped on after being left on the floor. When the time is right to teach children to pick up their own playthings and put them away, parents will want the right tools 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 assortment of sizes that youngsters can put their toys in when playtime is finshed. 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
Using tape measure, Measure and tag 135 inches on the 2 1 x 10 boards that are 4 feet long and cut with the saw. What will remain are 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 cut for you at a lumberyard.
Make the double lid in this design by cutting the 1 x 8 board straight down the center.
Step two: piece together the cut pieces
On a even surface, screw six corner braces in to position, 2 on the each one of the longer sides and one on each of the two shorter sides that will be the bottom of the toy box.
Join 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 swing so that they lie clean against both sides of the box when open for easy access to playthings.
Step four: Disassemble, sand add holes for handles
This is to put on the finishes and paint without getting any on the braces, screws and hinges. Take all of these off and put them away.
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: Apply 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. Be sure not to apply wood glue to the lid.
Pass heavy, soft rope through from the outside, tying overhand knots on the interior.
Step seven: Add the feet and complete
Attach the feet 2 inches from both the length and width edge of the box. Screw downwards from the inside of the box. Add furniture glides to provide movement and prevent damage to wood floors.
Your toy box is ready to use!
Tips and warnings:
Apply polyurethane spray in an open area using masks and goggles.
Also use masks and goggles when sanding and drilling.
by: sadie.backhurst
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