• Kids
• Toy chest
• Painted
• White oak
• Storage
• Safe

Teal panelled toy chest

A frame-and-panel toy chest in faded teal with an oiled oak lid that doubles as a bench, built so it can never shut on a child: soft-close stays hold the lid at any angle, and rubber bumpers stop it 12mm above the frame, which also lets air in. Rope handles, a raised floor on cleats and posts mortised to every rail keep it square for a lifetime of toys.

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At a glance

Overall W x D x H

932 x 460 x 464 mm36 11/16" x 18 1/8" x 18 1/4"

Parts to cut

22

Build steps

27

Boards

4

Sheets

2

Solid wood

9.1 bd ft

Weight

22.1 kg49 lb

Materials

• Poplar (paint grade)
• Birch plywood
• White oak

Finish

• Paint - faded teal, toy-safe water-based, satin
• Clear finish - Water-based clear lacquer, matt, toy-saf, matte
• Finishing oil - Hardwax oil, matt, toy-safe, satin

Tools

• Saw
• Square
• Tape
• Chisel
• Clamps
• Router
• Table saw
• Drill
• Sandpaper
• Brush

Hardware and fittings

• 2 x Cotton rope, 16mm, natural
• 4 x Screw-in rubber bumpers, 20mm, 12mm tall
• 2 x Soft-close toy box lid stay, child safe, holds open at any angle
• 2 x Strap hinge, 70mm, matt black

Cut list

The first 3 of 15 lines, in millimetres (inches below), finished size including joint allowances.

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