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A plywood storage trunk on a lifted base, wrapped in mitered base moulding and topped with planked boards. Toy box, blanket chest, or entry storage.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom panel | 1 | 1/4" × 20 1/4" × 36" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Base runners | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 20 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Box ends | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 18 3/4" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Box front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 36" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Base moulding, long sides Both ends mitered 45°, short point to short point. | 4 | 1/2" × 3 1/4" × 36" | Base moulding | ☐ |
| Base moulding, short sides Both ends mitered 45°, short point to short point. | 4 | 1/2" × 3 1/4" × 20 1/4" | Base moulding | ☐ |
| Top boards, cross | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 10 1/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Top boards, long | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 37" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Lid corner blocks | 2 | 3/4" × 10 1/4" × 10 1/4" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", half sheet Ripped into 15-3/4"-wide strips for the box. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood/hardboard, 1/4", half sheet Bottom panel and any inset panels. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Base runners. Furring strips are fine. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Base moulding, 3-1/4" Wraps the base — miter the corners. | 20 foot | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, 10 ft total (Whitewood) Planked top boards. | 10 foot | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" Size to your moulding thickness plus the 3/4" plywood. | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Exterior-mount hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| Lid-support stay Optional but strongly recommended for a kid's toy box. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.