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Shirl recently had a letter from Michelle Moriarty from Lismore, asking him to make a toy box for her toddler's play room. So, he decided to make a toy box with a few extras. It doubles as a day seat, and most importantly has a user friendly lid, so there won't be any jammed fingers.
Step by Step
1. Cut all pieces to size using the cutting list.
2. Mark out curve shapes on the back piece. The shape can be altered to suit your own tastes. We used some paint tins to trace a series of "beach balls" onto our back.
3. Mark out the radius corner on the top front corner of the side pieces.
4. Cut out required shapes using a jigsaw.
5. Round over corners using a router.
6. Glue and screw the front and back to the sides, then attach the bottom piece.
7. Hinge the lid by attaching piano hinges to the back.
8. Attach the lid stays. It will help to make up a small model of the lid and a side to locate screw positions; any adjustments can be done on the model.
9. Fill all screw holes, attach castors, sand and paint as desired.
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Materials
2 x MDF 2400mm x 1200mm x 16mm
Piano hinge
2 x Adjustable lid stays
50 x 8 Particle board screws
Two part filler (Plasti-Bond)
4 x Castors
Cutting List
2 x Sides 600mm x 600mm
1 x Bottom 1157mm x 570mm
1 x Back 800mm x 1210mm
1 x Lid 1153mm x 597mm
1 x Front 1157mm x 500mm
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Total Cost
The total cost for this project was approximately $100.
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More Info
Materials available from your local Home Timber & Hardware store.
Adjustable Lid Stays can be ordered with the following information;
Howard Silvers Hardware
NSD Stay 20L 185 028
and 20R 185 029
For more information on Selleys and Rota Cota products call their Customer Service Hotline. Ph: 1300 555 205
For more information on Dulux paints call their Customer Service Hotline. Ph: 13 25 25
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