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Build a wood toy box in no time with these free plans from Ana-White.com Add casters to roll it away, customize with any paint or stain, add handles - make it your own!
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Dimensions
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Dimensions for this wooden toy box shown above, overall size is optimized for using cedar fence pickets with minimal waste
Preparation
Shopping List
- 1 - 1/2" plywood @ 34" x 18"
- 1 - 2x2 @ 6 feet long
- 5 - cedar fence pickets, not dog eared or 5 - 1x6x8 feet long
- 4 - non marking caster wheels with screws 1/2" long for attaching - make sure the screws have a big enough head for the caster wheels or purchase washers as well
If using the cedar fence pickets, make sure you sand the boards well to avoid any possible splinters. Wear a respirator or mask while sanding the cedar.
Common Materials
Cut List
- 1 - 1/2" plywood @ 34" x 18"
- 4 - 2x2 @ 16-1/4" long
- 6 - cedar fence pickets or 1x6 @ 18"
- 6 - cedar fence pickets or 1x6 @ 35"
Cutting Instructions
Cut the plywood panel with a circular saw, with the plywood elevated up on scrap wood pieces, fully supported on both sides of the blade. The plywood should not fall after the wood is cut if properly supported.
Cut the remaining wood pieces with a circular saw or chop saw/miter saw.
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