BOX OF TRICKS
his simple tool box Notes: All of the flat top. Join the marks and cut off the triangles. illustrated below. Cut top edges of the sides
will please not only components of the tool cut off the triangles. Add a hole for a handle around the outlines are flush with the slope
Tan eight to 12-year- box can be cut from Mark in the handle as for the larger ends, using a utility knife. on the box ends. Nail in
old, but grown-ups as well. one 12mm and one hole centres, centred centred 25mm from from the ends.
A good size is two-thirds 7mm sheet of 1200 x 25mm from the top. the top. Step 10 Glue and nail
of an adult s tool box. The 600mm plywood, or Place the box end on Step 3 Cut the bases on 2 locaters (M) on
box has a removable tray you can simply use a piece of scrap, fit a for the main box, tray Step 5 Push the Step 6 To make sure Step 8 Glue and nail the underside of the
so you can store two offcuts from a previous 25mm Speedbor bit to and top box (D,E,F), handle into the holes in that tools go back the base onto the tray, spaced 13mm in
layers of tools, and a top job. All the joints are your drill and bore the sand the edges, then the main box ends, where they came from, underside of the box from the sides, so the
section for other bits and glued and nailed. holes. It s good practice paint the sides and then predrill through make a stencil to spray Step 7 Tape your after predrilling. In the tray cannot slip out
pieces. The location for Components can to only drill halfway edges in a bright colour the top and into the the shadow of the tools stencils to the painted same way, nail the base of position.
each tool is painted on be precut. through, then come (eg yellow) and let dry. handle. Partly pull out on the coloured base. bases, making sure the to the tray box. Also nail Step 11 Sand units
the base of the trays, so back from the other the handle, then apply Lay out the tools on tape overlaps the the top box base to with 120- and 180-grit
kids can put tools back in Here s how side of the piece. glue to the hole in one manila folder card the edges. If you don t want 2 sides (J). Fit the garnet paper. Coat with
the right place. This avoids break-out end and to the handle same size as the base over-spray on your remainder of the a tinted clear finish.
The box can be cut from of the timber at the at the other. Push back and mark in the tools workbench, place each dividers (K,L) to suit
two 1200 x 600mm sheets back. Try fitting the in and secure by on the card. Don t base on a sheet of spacings in your box.
of plywood. If in doubt handle (B) to ensure hammering in a 30 x forget to allow 12mm newspaper before you Fit some partial
about the size, lay out the it is a snug fit. Step 4 Cut the main 1.6mm nail at each for the width of the start spraying. Spray on dividers to hold the
A kid-sized tool box,
tools you d like to house, Step 2 Similarly, cut box sides (G) and glue end. Similarly, cut the sides and ends. the patterns, using a hammer in place. Glue
and make the box to suit. Step 1 Cut the main the tray ends (C), then and nail between the tray sides (H) and fix Also, allow for a 12mm small timber offcut to the dividers in place
Don t forget, when you box ends (A), then measure 30mm up the ends. Use 30 x 1.6mm them and the tray divider, spaced 95mm hold the stencil down and hold with tape until
for kid-sized tools,
hand over the tool box, measure 100mm up sides and 80mm in brads, and predrill to handle (I) to the tray from one side. If using if it curls up. Keep the the glue sets.
spend some time helping the sides and 80mm in from the 2 sides at the make sure the nails ends, to complete the the tool set we used, spray can moving to Step 9 Mount the top
and supervising your kids from each side at the top. Join the marks and go in straight. basic main box and tray. use the templates as avoid paint runs. Let dry. box at a level where the made by a very big kid
with their creative efforts.
Here are the tools
we ve included in
the tool box
180g claw hammer
Gather your supplies
150mm straight
ITEM PART SIZE MATERIAL
screwdriver
A Main box ends (2) 300 x 200 x 12mm Plywood
150mm Phillips
B Main box handle 400mm x 25mm dia Dowel/broom handle
screwdriver
C Tray ends (2) 100 x 200 x 12mm Plywood
3m tape
D Main box base 400 x 200 x 7mm Plywood
Carpenter s pencil
E Tray base 370 x 200 x 7mm Plywood
225mm torpedo
F Top box base 376 x 100 x 7mm Plywood
level
G Main box sides (2) 376 x 60 x 12mm Plywood
Mini (hobby) pliers
H Tray sides/divider (3) 346 x 30 x 12mm Plywood
100mm adjustable
I Tray handle 370mm x 25mm dia Dowel/broom handle
spanner
J Top box sides (2) 376 x 30 x 12mm Plywood
Mini vice grips
K Main box divider 376 x 30 x 12mm Plywood
This child-sized tool box is a fantastic gift idea for
Compact hacksaw
L Cross dividers (total) 750 x 30 x 12mm Plywood
that aspiring little builder in your family. It can be cut
Safety glasses
M Locaters (2) 370 x 30 x 12mm Plywood
from a single sheet of plywood and is designed to Small abrasive
paper squares You ll also need
house your choice of kid-friendly tools, with plenty
JUNE 2002 A4 manila folders; quick-drying black spray paint
100ml Aquadhere
of compartments for tidy tool storage.
Item F
Item D Item E
KIDS TOOL COLLECTION
Photography Simon Kenny, Dieter Mylius; styling Sue Chance; illustrations/diagrams Tech View Studio