Let’s make a kids trug for toys, books, games, and more. I have free plans down below for you to make this DIY trug.
A DIY tutorial to build a wood trug. Make this storage trug perfect for all kinds of clutter with an easy to carry handle using my plans.
Awhile back I made these wood caddies here to use as Easter baskets.
Easy Access Caddies
But I wanted something with easier access for kids so I modified the curve of the sides for a more open look. The concave curve on the ends actually makes the trug much more user friendly than the caddy.
Below are step by step instructions to make a wood trug. Always follow all safety precautions when using power tools.
Supplies:
- 1 – 1x8x6 pine board
- 1 – ¼” plywood scrap @ 13 ½” x 7 ¼”
- ¾” dowel @ 13”l
- 1 ¼” finish nails
- ¾” finish nails
- wood glue
Cut List:
- 4 – 1×8 @ 12” pine board (sides & ends)
- 1 – ¼” plywood 13 ½” x 7 ¼” (base)
- 1 – ¾” dowel @ 13” (handle)
Step 1: Make curved ends as per sketch. Predrill both ends for the handle using a ¾” spade bit going only ½” deep.
Make 2.
Step 2: Attach sides to end using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.
Step 3: Insert handle into predrilled hole in end and secure using wood glue and 1 1/4″ finish nails. Shot the nail in from the end directly into the handle.
Step 4: Attach other end piece using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails. Then secure the handle with a finish nail.
Step 5: Attach the base using wood glue and 3/4″ finish nails.
Wood Trug Finish Details
To finish the wood trug paint as desired. Then to add the monogram print out the lettering (I used American typewriter font). Position the print out on the side of the trug. Then trace the letters with a ballpoint pen leaving a slight indent in wood.
Paint inside the indent and seal with Minwax clear satin poly.
Inspired by this wood caddy from Pottery Barn Kids:
(Not available anymore.)
This is a gift for our neighbor, hope he enjoys it! You can see it all wrapped up here.
that looks great, jaime! so nice that you can just build that stuff… i wish i had that patience!
That is just adorable! You are very talented. 🙂
That turned out super cute!
scolling down from the first trug pic to that ADORABLE shot of the boy with captain america stuff=priceless!
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He'll love it! It's so cute, and kids love to tote their stuff around.
whoa! I never would have imagined I could make something like this! I'm pinning it right now 🙂
It looks fantastic, I want to knock a whole bunch up! So many uses around the house for these.
Clever! I need another idea for the endless toy storage in the basement.
these are great, I might have to make some for my little boys and girl!
I love this as a next-to-the-bed book trug. 🙂 thanks for sharing!
vanessa
Wow I love that you made this from scratch. It really is so cute! I would love it if you would stop by and link up this post with the crafty link party I recently started at Lines Across My face.
🙂 Rachel
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This is adorable. Does the dowel slide in and out? I know you put stoppers on the ends, but I noticed they're on the inside of the trug, not the outside. Just wondering why you chose to put them on the inside instead of the outside…?