Build a kids trug for toys, books, games, almost anything and I have free plans down below for you to use.
In this case it’s more than likely a toy trug.
The open concave curve 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 inset for
handle using ¾” spade bit going only ½” deep.
Make 2.
ends as per sketch. Predrill inset for
handle using ¾” spade bit going only ½” deep.
Make 2.
Step 2: Attach sides
to end using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.
to end using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails.
Step 3: Insert handle into predrilled hole in end piece and secure
using wood glue and 1 1/4″ finish nails.
using wood glue and 1 1/4″ finish nails.
Step 4: Attach other end piece using wood glue and 1 ¼” finish nails. Secure handle with finish nail.
Step 5: Attach base using wood glue and 3/4″ finish
nails.
nails.
Paint as desired.
To add monogram print out lettering (I used American typewriter font), position, trace letters with ballpoint pen leaving a slight indent in wood.
Paint inside indent and seal with Minwax clear satin poly.
Use and enjoy.
Detail of distressed edges:
Inspired by this wood caddy from Pottery Barn Kids:
(I don’t think it’s 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…?