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Child's toolbox.
Building this toolbox is a great way to teach your child basic carpentry skills.

Building a Child's Wooden Toolbox
Skill Level: Beginner
 
 

Building a child's toolbox is a great project for a parent and child to do together. All you need are a few simple tools, about $15 worth of materials and a few hours of free time. Your child will enjoy decorating and personalizing the box. This box is a great gift for any occasion. Lowe's is happy to provide this information as a service to you.
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Materials & Tools

Tools

  • 3/4" dowel rod
  • 3/8" birch-faced plywood (2' x 2' panel)
  • 1/2" birch-faced plywood (2' x 2' panel)
  • Wood glue
  • 4d finish nails
  • Sealer

Materials

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Cut List

A: 1 — 11 3/4" X 5 3/4" bottom panel (use 3/8" plywood)
B: 2 — 11 3/4" X 2 3/4" side panels (use 3/8" plywood)
C: 2 — End panels (use 1/2" plywood) see diagram
D: 1 — 3/4" dowel rod cut to 11 3/4"
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Putting It Together

Make sure you finish making all the cuts before involving the child in the process. Use safety goggles at all times.

  1. Cut the pieces according to the cut list.

  2. Place the dowel (D) into the handle holes so the ends of the dowel are flush with the edge of each side. Glue into place.

  3. Place the end panel/handle assembly on its side. Use four nails and glue to attach each side panel (B) to the end panels (C).

  4. Place the assembled box upside down. Use four nails and glue to attach the bottom panel (A) to the end panels. Allow the glue on the bottom to dry completely before turning the box over.

  5. Place the tool box upright. Lightly sand the box to ensure a quality finish.

  6. Your child can stain, paint, color or decorate the box.

  7. Apply sealer to the box after decorating.
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