11/13/12

How to Build Your Own Toy Bin!




Modern Wood Toy Bin on Casters (approx cost to build = $80-$100)

Wood:  1/2 Baltic Birch plywood (about 30 per 5 x 5 sheet at lumberyard)
  • You'll have left over wood so you can make other things.  Step stool?  :) 
Cut List (either cut on a table saw or have lumber yard cut)
  • (2)  30inchL x 11.5 in tall (front and back panels)
  • (1) 30 in L x 14 in tall (bottom)
  • (2) 13 in L x 11 in tall (side panels)

Other Supplies needed:
  • Miller Dowel Kit (21747) Mini-X Quick Drill Kit $27.99
    http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10483&site=ROCKLER&filter=miller%20dowels
  • Sand paper for hand sanding or for orbital sander
  • Casters of your choice
  • 1/2inch long wood screws (12) for attaching casters.
  • Wood glue
  • Rag for wiping glue
  • Hammer
Detailing:
  • cut veneer or wall decal or scrapbook paper cut into favorite shape
  • decoupage paste
Finishing:
  • Water based polyurethane
  • foam roller

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