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Toy Box

Project by Gene posted 366 days ago 487 views 1 time favorited 4 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This toy box is made from maple using simple rabit jointery. I made the bottom of the box 1 1/4” wider all around and added a chamfer. The hinges are mortised flush and there is a friction lid support to protect little fingers from a heavy lid. The lid is opened via a 1/4” chamfer on the underside of the lid, just enough space to get your fingers in and lift. I also installed black 11/16” quater round on the inside bottom of the box. This prevents cards and smaller toys from getting stuck in the corners while kids are trying to pick them up. I cut decorative lines in the top of the lid and painted them black to match the quater round. Then to finish it off I put the first letter of the kids name on the top of the box. All together it measures 24”x 18” x 18”. Any comments questions or advise would be appreciated thanks for reading.

-- --Gene Plumley--


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Gbell5

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posted 366 days ago

Nice box. I think im going to make my first box soon.

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lew

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posted 366 days ago

Gene,

Beautiful looking box. I really like the way you made the top!!

Lew

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Quixote

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posted 366 days ago

I used two of the friction hinges on a toy chest for my daughter. I’ve had to keep a monitoring the friction adjustment. I’m not sure if it’s backing off or simply wearing in.

I like the overall balance for size and accents on yours, and especially your use of 1/4 round as a solution for a function issue for the little hands…

Thanks for sharing

Q

-- I don't make sawdust...I produce vast quantities of "Micro Mulch."

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CharlieM1958

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posted 365 days ago

Very nice box!

I would consider using a safety hinge if you are concerned about little fingers. The friction type you used will always loosen over time.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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