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A frame-and-panel toy box built like a door — 1/2" plywood panels in a 1x frame — so it's light enough for a kid's room and roomier inside than a 3/4" box.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side panels | 2 | 1/2" × 12" × 12" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Side frame rails, 1x3 | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Side frame rails, 1x2 | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Front/back panels | 2 | 1/2" × 12" × 32" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Front/back frame rails, 1x3 | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 32" | — | ☐ |
| Front/back frame rails, 1x2 | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 32" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom cleats | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 13" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 1/2" × 13" × 33" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Lid | 1 | 3/4" × 16" × 36" | 3/4" project panel | ☐ |
| Top lip, back (optional) Only if adding the lip for a cushion. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 33 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top lip, sides (optional) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood plywood, 1/2", 4x4 ft sheet All four panels and the bottom. Pick a flat sheet with one clean face. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Project panel, 3/4", 36" x 16" The lid. An edge-glued pine panel — flatter and nicer-edged than plywood for a lid. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Frame rails and bottom cleats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft One for the frames, one more if you add the optional top lip. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1" For the 1/2" plywood joints. | 50 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" For the 3/4" frame joints. | 50 each | ☐ |
| Lid hinges with soft-close support Non-negotiable on a toy box: a support that keeps the lid from slamming shut or flopping backward. Add felt pads. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.