How Do You Build A Childs Toy Storage Bin?
When it is time to put the toys away, a sturdy, wooden toy box is an attractive option. A classic piece that is both aesthetic and functional, a wooden toy box can easily be built by the amateur carpenter with a little know-how. The materials are basic, but the design is classic and should last for many years. Put on safety gloves, a dust mask and goggles before using the saw. Take the two-foot-by-four-foot piece of hard plywood and cut it in half, then in half again. You should have four one-by-two rectangles. Put three of these rectangles aside for the front, back and top panels of the box. Take the fourth piece and cut it into two one-by-one squares for the side panels. Take the two-foot-by-two-foot piece of plywood and measure and cut it to 23 1/2 inches by 12 3/4 inches. This piece will be the bottom panel. Set the dado blade to cut 3/8″ inch deep and fence 3/8″ deep. Cut dado slots, or three-sided grooves, along the bottom edge of the front, back and two side panels. Set the fron
