Box Car Toybox

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Submitted by Ana White [2] on Tue, 2011-11-22 11:21

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With the Christmas season almost officially here, wanted to add some
more toyboxes to our plan catalog. This one is special because it's
roomy, cute, easy to personalize, and can be made from a half sheet of
plywood!

Summary:
Build a boxcar toybox from 1/2 sheet of plywood! Looking for a cute
train toy box? These toy box plans are easy to build and include
diagrams, cut list and shopping list.

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CategoriesProject Type: Toys [3]
Room: Kids and Toys [4]
Nursery and Baby [5]
Skill Level: Beginner [6]
Style: Children's [7]
Estimated Cost: $20 - $50 [8]

Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above.

Dimensions:

1/2 sheet 3/4" hardwood plywood (shown in PureBond Formaldehyde

Free White Oak [9])
1 - 1/2" dowel, 36" long
Use either nails and glue, pocket holes, or screws to assemble.

Common Materials: 2 inch screws

1 1/4 inch finish nails
2 inch finish nails
1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws [10]

Elmer's Wood Glue [11]

Elmer's Wood Filler [12]
120 grit sandpaper

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primer
paint
paint brush
Tools:

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Cut List:
3 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15 3/4" x 32"
2 - 3/4" Plywood @ 15 3/4" x 12"
4 - 3/4" Plywood @ 3" x 12"

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Cutting Instructions:
See diagram in step 1.

General Instructions:
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning
this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section.
Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a
clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight
boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before
attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold.
Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will
not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good
luck!

Step 1

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If your hardware store is so kind, have them at least make the initial rip
cuts, ripping the plywood into pieces measuring 32" x 48", 12" x 48"
and 3" x 48". From there, it's all cross cuts.

Step 2

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Handles can be cut before or after assembly. Attach sides to bottoms,

you can use your favorite fastening method, don't forget the glue.

Step 3

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Cut sides out as shown above. Use a jigsaw and sand edges. Save scrap
to use as a pattern for cutting remaining sides out, considerate of what
side of the line you should cut. Make sure cut edges match.

NOT PICTURED: Attach sides to the toy box with finish nails and glue or
pocket hole screws or 2" screws and glue.

Step 4

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Round edges of bottom boards to match the cut edges for the sides as
shown in diagram. Attach backs to sides using 1 1/4" finish nails and
glue. Also attach to bottom, either through bottom of toybox or using
pocket holes.

Step 5

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Glue and crew the axles in place. An alternative is to use a 1/2" drill bit
to drill holes through the bottom boards and thread the axles through.
The wheels will cover holes. Remember to place axles behind wheel
locations.

Step 6

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Now
just cut wheels with jigsaw from scraps. You can use a hole saw kit, but
this may leave a hole in the center, depending on how your hole saw kit
works. Easy enough to patch with wood filler.

I personally would make the wheels fixed. If you want the toybox to
roll, the better method is to add caster wheels behind the wood wheels,
blocked so the toybox sits just above the ground (far enough above that
it can roll on carpet, but not too far so the train doesn't look like it's
floating).

Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with

wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed.
When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of
the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to
remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces
as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended
to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color
evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.

Source URL:
http://www.ana-white.com/2011/11/plans/box-car-toybox
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Links
[1] http://www.ana-white.com/2011/11/plans/box-car-toybox
[2] http://www.ana-white.com/users/ana-white
[3] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/toys
[4] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/kids-and-toys
[5] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/nursery-and-baby
[6] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/skill-level/beginner
[7] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/style/childrens
[8] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/estimated-cost/20-50
[9] http://purebondplywood.com
[10] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006444U2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=U
TF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00
06444U2&linkCode=as2&tag=knooffwoo-20&linkId=5AJJ
GUAWGYX2TT7E
[11] http://elmers.com/diy
[12] http://elmers.com/products/wood-filler-and-other-repair?filters=con
struction#
[13] http://www.kregtool.com/files/anawhite/anawhite.asp
[14] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/537
[15] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/92
[16] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/612
[17] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/552
[18] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/187
[19] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/774
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