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A lidless plywood toy box on a base-moulding foot — no lid means no pinched fingers. One small sheet of plywood plus trim.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Bottom and two sides. | 3 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 32" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Ends | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 15" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Base supports | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top frame (long) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 33" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top frame (short) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base and cove moulding Cut to fit around top and bottom. | 1 | 1/2" × 3 1/4" × 108" | Moulding | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4", 4x4 sheet Ripped into 15-3/4" strips. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 3 ft (Whitewood) Base supports. | 3 foot | ☐ |
| 1x2, 9 ft (Pine) Top frame. | 9 foot | ☐ |
| Base moulding, 3-1/4", 9 ft | 9 foot | ☐ |
| Cove moulding, 1/2", 9 ft Optional. | 9 foot | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1" and 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x4 sheet, Brad nails, 1" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the bottom to the two end pieces with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 3/4", 4x4 sheet, Brad nails, 1" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the two sides to the bottom and ends with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, closing the box. Keep it square.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 2x2, 3 ft, Brad nails, 1" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Nail the 2x2 base supports from inside the toy box with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. They lift the box off the floor and give the base moulding something to attach to.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2, 9 ft, Brad nails, 1" and 1-1/4", Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the top rim first with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket screws, then attach it to the top of the toy box with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. This caps the raw plywood top edges.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Jigsaw, Miter Saw, Random Orbit Sander.
Miter the base and cove moulding to fit around the top and bottom and attach with 1" brads and glue. Optionally jigsaw a shaped foot detail into the base. Round every edge, sand, and apply a durable, wipeable finish.