Toy Box Project for Grandson

Looks nice. He will get many years of enjoyment.

If you want it to be CPSC compliant, you should add some vent holes in locations that can’t be blocked. I don’t immediately remember the minimum size of the holes. Let me know if you want me to find out. (I used to test these sort of things.)

-- Joe

Thanks, Joe. I’m sure he will.

Only thing is, most kids get as many toys on one b’day as this toy box will hold (or that I ever got in five Christmas’s).

I already checked on the safety aspects with the hinges and the air access. When I put the top corner bumpers (1/8”) on, there will be sufficient air access around the perimeter of the lid to prevent asphyxiation (if he climbed in the box and fell asleep with the lid down).

Small world. I have worked in quality and testing labs with Tecumseh Products and Cooper Tires over the years.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia

Cool, I couldn’t see the corner bumpers.

I worked for an independent test lab for 5 years as a pre-retirement job. Tested the exact safety hinges that you used on your chest. If my memory is correct, they had to withstand 5000 cycles and still hold the lid up. That was a tough test.

-- Joe

Some one will be really happy now.
And when hew grow up he can fill it up with tools!
Really nice job you have done.
Best thoughts,
Mads

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

beautiful chest. He can pass that to his children some day.

Second coat of Glidden gel paint drying.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia