You can also choose to make a multi purpose toy chest that doubles as a bench or a handy box on casters or wheels.
Build a toy chest bench.
There s even a dog toy box to hold your favorite furry friend s playthings.
There s something for everyone in this collection of diy tutorials whether you re looking to create a pirate themed chest a lidless toy box on wheels or one that doubles as a cozy window seat for your child.
The toy chest is made from birch veneer plywood with four sides that fit around a rectangular bottom.
Here s a free toy box plan that shouldn t take more than around 5 hours to complete.
Use boards that are 1 2 in 1 3 cm thick.
Apply wood glue along the tenons and tap the pieces together to assemble the end.
A toy chest that is 29 in 18 in 74 cm 46 cm and 13 in 33 cm high is a good size if you aren t sure.
You can get different types of solid wood plywood or mdf at a lumber yard or home improvement center.
Cut 2 by 4 s to size for the frame.
Use a solid wood instead if you want to give the chest a natural finish.
The estimated cost and time to build the toy chest as well as a shopping list pictures downloadable template instructions and list of tools needed are included in this plan.
Build a lovely durable piece that your child will use for years and it can become a hope chest or storage for grown up sports.
Plus it includes wheels and handles to make it easy for kids to move around.
Cut side pieces out of beadboard 7 inches wide and then cut the pieces to length.
Wearing eye protection and an eye mask carve tenon joints and mortise joints on.