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Quite a while ago, woodcanuck did a Child's Lock Box with different hardware all over it. He was my inspiration for this model for my two-yr. old grand daughter. I found out I hate doing hinges by hand! It has a key-inserted lock on one end, a hook and eye, a luggage latch, a padlock with keys dangling, a bolt slider, and two ring-lift trap doors at the top, plus a handle for her little fist. I was trying to use what I had or could scavange, but still spent $25 on hardware, then found I didn’t have the proper screws for many hinges, so it looks a bit strange, but she should love it. It’s 18”x 8”x 6”. Quite the little birthday gift, and I Thank You, Woodcanuck!
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michelletwo
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#1 posted 214 days ago
what fun!
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#2 posted 214 days ago
This is great. I’m sure your granddaughter will love it. Children love to open and close things. Great learning tool too.
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Lidiya Blaznina
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#3 posted 214 days ago
Very beautiful child’s box !!!
-- Lidiya,Russia," I use wood to translate my mood".
Monte Pittman
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#4 posted 214 days ago
I like the idea. Sort of starts the thinking process on how things work.
Good job!
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
GrandpaLen
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#5 posted 214 days ago
Barb,
Great little box, nice fit and finish.
I have a 2 1/2 yr. old Great-Granddaughter who loves to visit me in the shop and I think she would love one of these ‘Magic’ lock boxes …for Christmas maybe.
Thanks for the idea and for the ‘props’ to Woodcanuck.
Work Safely and have Fun. – Grandpa Len.
-- Mother Nature should be proud of what you've done with her tree. - Len ...just north of a stone's throw from the oHIo, river that is, in So. Indiana.
patron
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#6 posted 214 days ago
excellent organizer
now you will know where to find missing things
should keep her busy for hours
nice
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SPalm
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#7 posted 214 days ago
Nice Job. I love those things.
A grown up kids busy box. You can hide things in there too.
Are there separate compartments inside?
Steve
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Maveric777
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#8 posted 214 days ago
Very Cool!
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Bluepine38
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#9 posted 214 days ago
Very wonderful busy box for your grandaughter, I can just see you watching her explore it and having to
give her a friendly assist when it will not cooperate properly. Thank you for sharing.
-- As ever, Gus-the 74 yr young apprentice carpenter
shipwright
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#10 posted 214 days ago
It makes me want to play with it.
I’m so envious of your grand daughter…. lucky girl.
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peteg
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#11 posted 214 days ago
Barb, thbis little treasure will keep buzy little fingers happy for hours, just a fabulous fun piece, lucky girl :: )))
Pete
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MitchMan
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#12 posted 214 days ago
Beautiful! What did you use for color and finish?
mmh
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#13 posted 213 days ago
A very fun piece! Your grand daughter will cherish it and have lots of fun!
A hundred years from now they will be in a quander on the Antiques Road Show as to what this box was made for!
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justoneofme
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#14 posted 213 days ago
What a fun birthday box for your little granddaughter Barb! A terrific way for little fingers to learn new skills. There’s no doubt in my mind that she will absolutely love her grandma’s special gift!!
-- Elaine in Duncan
Roger
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#15 posted 213 days ago
A really kool idea. I likes it, I likes it alot.
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
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