Build A Toy Chest Bench

You can get different types of solid wood plywood or mdf at a lumber yard or home improvement center.

Build a toy chest bench.

Build a lovely durable piece that your child will use for years and it can become a hope chest or storage for grown up sports. The toy chest is made from birch veneer plywood with four sides that fit around a rectangular bottom. A toy chest that is 29 in 18 in 74 cm 46 cm and 13 in 33 cm high is a good size if you aren t sure. There s even a pattern for an upholstered box you can customize to match your room s fabrics.

The estimated cost and time to build the toy chest as well as a shopping list pictures downloadable template instructions and list of tools needed are included in this plan. Apply wood glue along the tenons and tap the pieces together to assemble the end. Here s a free toy box plan that shouldn t take more than around 5 hours to complete. Use a solid wood instead if you want to give the chest a natural finish.

Cut 2 by 4 s to size for the frame. Plus it includes wheels and handles to make it easy for kids to move around. You can also choose to make a multi purpose toy chest that doubles as a bench or a handy box on casters or wheels. There s even a dog toy box to hold your favorite furry friend s playthings.

The roof fits over the two triangular gables at the ends. It s easiest to build the roof by first clamping the gables to the box then attaching the front and back roof pieces in place. There s something for everyone in this collection of diy tutorials whether you re looking to create a pirate themed chest a lidless toy box on wheels or one that doubles as a cozy window seat for your child.