| Project by MT_Stringer | posted 222 days ago | 1245 views | 5 times favorited | 11 comments |  |
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I made this toy box for a family friend that has been going through some really tough times lately. Her husband has been diagnosed with dementia, his dad passed away last week, and her mother recently lost her battle with cancer.
My wife mentioned that Robin wanted a toy box for the grand kids toys. I said “I can do that”. We delivered it today. No charge for our friendly service. She was very grateful. It’s the least I could do.
White pine, ripped and glued with biscuits to form the panels.
Stained with Minwax Chestnut stain. Finished with 10 coats (sanding with 320) of Deft Clear Wood Finish.
Brass piano hinge. Rockler spring loaded lid protectors. This lid will not mash little fingers.
Hope you like it. She sure does.
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Dan'um Style
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#1 posted 222 days ago
very well done … one of the nicest on LJ’s
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Kevin
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#2 posted 222 days ago
Very nice toy box. Also a very nice jesture, I’m sure its very appreciated. Thanks for sharing.
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#3 posted 222 days ago
Beautifuly done and for a gracious reason! My hats off to you sir!
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#4 posted 222 days ago
Nice looking toy box. Has a “country furniture” look to it. It might be an idea to slot the holes for the screws in the cleats to allow for wood movement if you haven’t already done so.
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#5 posted 222 days ago
10 coats?? How do you know you need that many? I’ve never done more than 3 but I don’t really know what I’m doing and I never like my finishes (I’m wondering why, now…)
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MT_Stringer
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#6 posted 222 days ago
“10 coats?? How do you know you need that many? I’ve never done more than 3 but I don’t really know what I’m doing and I never like my finishes (I’m wondering why, now…)”
I had the box and lid upside down and as I sprayed the bottom, I also sprayed the sides. The following day, I set the box upright and turned the lid over also. I sanded the sides with 320, wiped it off with tack rag, and then started spraying light coats that dry about every 45 minutes. It turned out smooth and looks good set up in their house.
I used a HVLP gun with the Deft thinned about 15% with lacquer thinner.
I probably didn’t need that many coats but the weather was great and I just kept adding light coats. I figured a toy box would get a lot of use.
Mike
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#7 posted 221 days ago
Great job great blessing!!
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#8 posted 220 days ago
Great job and a excellent reason for it. I hope they enjoy it a long time.
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#9 posted 220 days ago
Another toy box. I like toy boxes and it’s a nice one. Congratulations!
helluvawreck aka Charles
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MT_Stringer
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#10 posted 220 days ago
Thanks for all the kind words. I appreciate it.
Mike
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#11 posted 167 days ago
A nice simple design and I love it! Well done!
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