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A pocket-holed 1x6 storage trunk on a 2x2 base frame, with a hinged lid on a piano hinge and lid supports that catch every time it opens.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 58 1/2" | 1x6, 5 ft | ☐ |
| Sides Measure and cut to match the actual width of your assembled bottom. | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x6, 5 ft | ☐ |
| Front, back, and top | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 60" | 1x6, 5 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom frame, long | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 58 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom frame, sides Measure and cut to fit the assembled bottom. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 15" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Lid support cleats Measure and cut to fit. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6, 5 ft Can substitute 10 ft boards cut in half. | 13 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 5 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Piano hinge or 3" butt hinges (three) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Toy box lid supports Safety-critical — prevents the lid from falling under its own weight. | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x6, 5 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Cut the bottom boards and join them together with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x6, 5 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Measure the actual width of the assembled bottom, cut the side boards to match, build the two side panels, and attach them to the bottom.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x6, 5 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the two front and back panels and attach them to the bottom and sides, closing the box.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Drill halfway through the base frame pieces from the underside, then attach them to the bottom of the trunk with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the lid support cleats to the underside of the top panel before hinging it — these are what will carry the toy box lid supports.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Piano hinge or 3" butt hinges (three), Toy box lid supports
Attach the top to the trunk body with the piano hinge or three butt hinges along the back edge. Install the toy box lid supports and adjust them so the lid holds its position safely at any angle — this is a genuine safety feature, not an optional detail. Sand and finish.