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E tan e epi tas
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posted September 16, 2018 06:13 PM
I am reasonably handy but have NO talent for building or creating things. I am a writer.

I have picked up a skill or two here or there so I figured I would use this as a learning opportunity and work on throwing a toy box together for my daughter. So far my idea and execution are turning out better then I thought. I took inspiration from some pictures I saw online.

It’s not perfect but it’s stout and will hold some toys and I am proud of what my untalented dumb ass could hammer out. No beeding yet though. It’s not a project without blood.

The box as she stands today. I braced the floor with a big ass 2x4...in case she wants to store ammo. Smile


Take Care, Shoot Safe,
Chris
 
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posted September 16, 2018 06:15 PMHide Post
Nice! I’m sure she’ll love it for her toys!
 
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posted September 16, 2018 06:16 PMHide Post
I like the look. I think you’ll want bigger handles.


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posted September 16, 2018 06:29 PMHide Post
Hey that looks great - good job Dad!


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posted September 16, 2018 06:31 PMHide Post
I like it! I've been considering a similar style for some outdoor garden planters.




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posted September 16, 2018 06:34 PMHide Post
Cool!

The only thing I could think of is a 2x6 when she starts shopping for a Barrett. Wink



 
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posted September 16, 2018 08:56 PMHide Post
Nice job there Dad!

I agree that a little stouter handles might work better. But then, if it will not be moved around much those handles may do just fine.


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posted September 16, 2018 09:05 PMHide Post
Very nice looking.
Are you going to put a lid on it?




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posted September 16, 2018 09:12 PMHide Post
So, let's be honest like a dad is in his own mind.

What, if anything, aren't you happy with or would have done differently?



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posted September 16, 2018 09:16 PMHide Post
Going to put a lid with slow close shocks.
Handles are really just decorative.

So far I am pleased with it. I have lots of sanding and touch up painting to do.


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posted September 16, 2018 10:24 PMHide Post
She might climb in there playing hide and seek or something so be careful if you put a latch on it.

But it looks really nice.
 
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posted September 16, 2018 10:33 PMHide Post
Shit, I am thinking of climbing in there and hiding from everybody.


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posted September 16, 2018 11:50 PMHide Post
Nice box! Respect! Explain the shoes.




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posted September 17, 2018 08:18 AMHide Post
Nice job dad!


I still have the toy box that my dad built for me when I was quite small. Complete with the saw marks I made with the hand saw that came in the carpenter's tool box set I got shortly after...
 
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posted September 17, 2018 08:47 AMHide Post
Did you consider casters?

And yeah... those shoes?

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posted September 17, 2018 09:01 AMHide Post
I agree with BurtonRW. Looks good but what about some wheels? If she gets enough toys in it might get heavy.
 
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posted September 17, 2018 09:02 AMHide Post
Nice box! Casters will be a good suggestion if you plan to move it around without taking all of the toys out.

The shoes: rollerskates?


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posted September 17, 2018 09:17 AMHide Post
That's awesome. Great job!


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Good job, Pop..


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posted September 17, 2018 01:11 PMHide Post
What shoes????

I see no shoes???


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