Tool Caddy

The actual item finished by my son. This is a very simple project when pre-cut pieces are used. The handle is made from a 1/2" dowel, the bottom from 1/4" masonite board, and the rest from 3/4" pine planking scraps. Use the diagrams to cut out all pieces to the specified sizes. Using a router, radial arm saw, or table saw; cut a 1/4" wide - 1/4" deep groove into the inner sides of both sides and both ends 1/4" from the bottom edges. Drill the 1/2" deep 1/2" diameter holes into the inner side of both ends near the top as shown in the drawings. Now all your Junior Woodcrafter needs is these six parts, ten 1-1/2 finishing nails (two for spares), a hammer, some wood glue, one sheet of 150 grit sandpaper, a really cool workshop apron small enough for kids, and safety goggles. Assembly. A. Drive four finishing nails into each end piece where the black dots on the drawings indicate. B. Drive the nails to the point they are about to go completely through or 'ever so slightly through' the wood. C. Apply glue to the end of one side piece and position it against one end being sure the grooves in both face inside and align with each other. D. Hammer the two nails all the way in. E. Apply glue to the opposite end of the other side piece and position it against the same end again being sure the grooves face inside and align with each other. F. Hammer these two nails all the way in. G. Slide the bottom into the groove in the sides and the end. H. Apply glue to the exposed ends of the two side pieces and position the last end piece against the sides with the bottom piece fitting into the groove. I. Slip the handle into the holes but do not glue it. You will need to open the top a little to insert it. J. Hammer the last four nails all the way in. K. Sand off all sharp corners. J. Allow the glue to dry well before use.

*********** WARNING***********
Read my page on safety before building this item.