Making a (NOT SO) Magical Toy Box

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Today in the shop I am making a Toy Box for Devon's daughter. We use a single sheet of ply wood and some fun hardware to give this a soft close and a hidden compartment in the bottom to make it that much more magical. We had to put this build on hold for a bit, and after a few modifications to our original ideas, finally have gotten it finished. This is a fun design and Devon's daughter enjoys it for sure.
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[@angpayne5015]

Thank you that is one of the most detailed design builds that I have seen, must check out more of your builds, again thanks so much

[@152lb.mousehole2]

Mount the gas shock on the back wall right under the door

[@denvernow7294]

Put micro RFIDs on/in the toys. If they aren't checked back in before bedtime, the toy box automatically plays the Clean up! Clean up! Kids song.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

That’s some serious planning😂

[@byOldHand]

Dustin, thank you. A great craftsmanship and a peaceful video. Thanks to you, I spent a pleasant 20 minutes during my Saturday Coffee. Stay safe and see you soon ✌🏻☕⚒️⚙️🌟

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words

[@Defender110SLO]

Looks owsome. Cheers Justin. 🍻

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you. (It’s Dustin😉)

[@Defender110SLO]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship Ups Dustin. 🍻

[@nealmalega5309]

I love that when you put the magnetic false bottom in, I thought of JUMANJI when the music stopped and started when you open and closed it. lol

[@markellyfarm]

If you lower the attachment point on the gas cylinder there will be constant force on the lid. The latch would hold it closed until released.

[@Miguel_ON65]

In steel or wood, it is the same. You are the Master Dustin! Congratulations for so great job my friend. Greetings from Madrid

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Stillpoint23]

I'm sure a dragon or two will come flying out at some point, just gotta find that darned dragon scale first! Now, where'd I put that thing...hope it wasnt in that box of stuff I put out on the street for free the other day! Oh no! Someone already took it.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😂🐉

[@TyrellKnifeworks]

Cool build, Dustin!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Denis.

[@Zoso14892]

That's a brilliant box, love the top too. I wonder if his wee one will do what mine does with her box. Climb inside and shut herself in... 😁

[@nefariousyawn]

Exactly what I would have done. Toys on the floor, myself in the box. It's a professional hide and seek tactic.

[@Zoso14892]

@@nefariousyawn True, but when she's doing it weeks after cutting the end of her finger off on a fire door it puts her poor daddy on edge!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Lol. Time will tell.

[@1averageamerican]

Maybe try a spring for auto closing gates. Can be installed to open instead of close and is a much stronger spring.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I like that idea. I’ll check it out.

[@gc-1981]

How about using a dust bin pedal as the magic button

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

That’s a really good idea. Hmmmmmm.

[@denvernow7294]

I had a bigger version as a kid and I would throw most of the toys out and use it as a fort. Take a flashlight inside and close the lid.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Multi use chest.

[@johnnygsdiy1981]

I just did a review on the 50”-100” cutting guide on my channel. For $40 it’s well worth it. I also have the cutting guide you were using and it tends to be a little sloppy on the final cut. Great video!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@kamelsr]

How did you deal with the pinch point on the back of the lid?

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It hasn’t been an issue. We though about just making a cushion to sit on top, and double as a bench, but that’s not needed really, since Devon’s daughter is only two.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

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