How to Build a Toy Box
How to Build a Toy Box
Making a toy box is certainly useful, as the toys can be organized to a great extent. You can make them with
dividers, and use as many colors as you would like. This will be a very creative job, and toys will not get lost either. You can easily build a toy box instead of purchasing one. This will also allow you to build it the way you want, getting as creative as you would like.
Some of the materials needed to build a toy box are a framing square, a circular square, a hack saw, knife and other basic material.
Step 1: The first step would be to decide on the size of the box, and how many compartments it will have. Each compartment should have its own lid. The material must also be decided on this step. 16 by 48 by 12 would be an ideal size for a toy box.
Step 2: The boards need to marked well for cutting, and the cuts can be guided by a clamp so that they are near-perfect. They need to be sanded before they are used. The corners and edges must be left as they are, and they must not be rounded.
Step 3: The bottom now needs to be laid out. The back as well as front pieces will be also laid out, this is where the dividers will join them. The dividers need to be spaced evenly too. These pieces may then be clamped so that the dividers may be clamped as well. A combination pilot has to be used, to counter bore, countersink and bore the pilot as well as clearance holes. Next the clamps need to be loosened a bit, and glue needs to be put on the end. It can then be replaced, and they can be screwed to hold it in place. The bottom can be reinstalled with glued edges, and they can be nailed.
Step 4: For the lids, three equal length pieces may be cut and the rough edges need to be filed. The back of the box must have one hinge, and the back edge of the lid must have the other half. The entire box has to be sanded as it should free of all rough edges. There needs to be good support for each lid.
Step 5: All of the dust must be removed from the surfaces, so that the painting can be done easily. There will be various kinds of painting that can be done, and that can be chosen very creatively. Having a name will give the box a good touch. If there are any other decorative items that can be added on the top, it would be innovative.
Step 6: The fabric for the cushions need to be cut. Good Velcro can be used to tape them on the exact locations. They can be spread out on the floor and stapled well, before applying it to the plywood. The measurements need to be accurate, or else they will look uneven on the plywood.