This kid's tool box is perfectly sized for your little one to tote around. My son received a play tool set for Christmas so I built him his very own tool box to keep his tools in. He loves it and has not stopped carrying it around. This is a very simple project that you can build with scrap wood!
Tools
Other Tools
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Circular Saw (cordless)
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Jigsaw
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Miter Saw
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Square
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Tape Measure
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Spade or Forstner Drill Bit
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Drill (cordless)
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Nail Gun
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Stapler
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Sander
Materials
Wood Products
- 1 Board , 1x6 , 24"
- 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , 10-1/2" x 5-1/2"
- 1 Dowel , 3/4" Diameter , 12"
- 1 Board , 1x4 , 24"
Hardware & Supplies
- 1 1-1/4" Brad Nails
- 1 Wood Glue
- 1 3/4" Staples or Brad Nails
Directions
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Cut and Attach One Side
Cut two 1x6s as shown, clamp the two boards together and use a 3/4" spade or forstner drill bit to drill the hole for the dowel. Then attach one 1x4 side to one 1x6 end with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
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Attach Other Side
Attach the other side to one 1x6 end with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
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Insert Dowel
Squeeze some wood glue in the dowel hole and insert the 3/4" dowel, using a mallet to hammer it into place.
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Attach Other End
Squeeze some wood glue into the dowel hole and use a mallet to hammer the dowel into place. Then use 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue to attach the other 1x6 end.
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Attach Bottom
Attach the 1/4" plywood bottom with 3/4" staples or brad nails and wood glue.
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