Toybox

[conwaygolfer]

Was asked to build a toybox for the new great grand child and started searching online. Saw one I liked and this is the end result. I used 3/4 oak cabinet grade plywood. All solid oak wood is glued onto the edges of the ply. Nothing too fancy other than a few pocket screws. Used a 3 ft. stainless piano hinge on rear with side mounted slow close hinges to protect her fingers. Applied 3 coats of clear satin brush on lacquer. Hopefully it will last many generations. Not sure if I can get all pics to upload.

[leehljp]

Looks real nice! Great! The wood grain is beautiful!

[chopnhack]

Good job gramps!! Kids love boxes!!!

I am sure she will treasure it, kids use it for more than storage. Do you have to ship it or do they live close to you?

[BadeMillsap]

Nice job! One of my favorite projects is building toy boxes for the grand kids!

It will be in the family forever.

[Black wallnut]

Great looking box, well done!

[cabinetman]

Nicely done. It will be a hand-me-down. I like the reveal to grab the lid...very creative. My only suggestion on kids stuff is to have rounded corners...nothing elaborate, just not sharp.

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[Pappy]

Nice job! Almost too pretty to be a toy box but she will probably have it into her teens and beyond. I'm sure it will see many other uses.

[conwaygolfer]

Thanks for the replies. They came here from Alabama for a wedding so they took it back with them this morning. Way to heavy to ship anyway.
Thanks,
Conwaygolfer

[greenacres2]

Thanks Conway, looks great!!

Grandchild #1 is coming in February, and i'm about to start on his toy box. I've kind of settled on the Storage Box plan from This Old House http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-...474090,00.html but constructing from 3/4" oak. My rough planks are 7 3/4" wide so i was going to rip them to 3 1/2" for the side panel glue-up, but was looking last night and think i may just leave them at 7" and do 3 wide instead of 5.

On the flip side--yours looks so good in oak ply that i may simplify my life!! I can fit a pair of half sheets in the car, no milling, no glue-up, cut 6 panels and invest my time in the finish instead of the construction.

[BigguyZ]

Very Nice!