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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.