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A standing storage tower with a shaped profile, an open lower bin, and two upper cubbies behind a lipped front apron — no lid, no pinch points, just open-access storage a toddler can use unsupervised.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Cut the shaped profile on one, then use it as a pattern for the second. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 31 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 33" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top Overhangs the sides and front by 1/2". | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 35 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Middle shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 33" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Cubby dividers Trace the side's cut profile onto these before cutting so they match the case's shape. | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 12 1/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 1/4" × 32 1/4" × 34 1/2" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Front apron | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 34 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Cubby front lip A 1x6 gives a deeper lip if the cubbies need to contain small loose items rather than books. | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 34 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft Sides and bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 8 ft Shelf, cubby dividers, and front apron. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 3 ft Top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 3 ft (or 1x6 for small loose toys) Cubby front lip — size up to 1x6 if the cubbies will hold Legos or cars rather than books. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or hardboard, half sheet The back — reinforces the whole case. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or brad nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.