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Toy Treasure Chest
Loads of fun in this DIY Toy Treasure Chest, but you'll also discover clever toy storage and organization!
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 5.3–10.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 18" × 22 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Box end | 2 | 3/4" × 14" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Box side | 2 | 3/4" × 14" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Corner trim | 8 | 1/4" × 2 1/2" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Small end trim | 6 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Small side trim | 6 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 19 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Vertical box trim | 8 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 4 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Lid end | 2 | 3/4" × 2 3/8" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Lid sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Lid long trim | 2 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Lid end trim | 2 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 15 1/8" | — | ☐ |
| Lid center trim | 1 | 1/4" × 1 1/2" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Lid top | 1 | 1/4" × 18 1/2" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Small lid trim | 4 | 1/4" × 1" × 6" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Quarter Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1/4" x 2 1/2" 48" | 8 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Half Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| Hinges (soft close toy box hinges are recommended if children will use the chest) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Handles | 2 each | ☐ |
| Hasp with lock | 1 each | ☐ |
| Box of 5/8" staples or nails | 1 each | ☐ |
| Box of 1 1/4" staples or nails | 1 each | ☐ |
| Corner protectors | 8 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.