The new year brings with it a lot of new projects around the house. Not only will this month’s Young Builders event help teach your kids the importance of safety around tools, but the finished product is even something they can use to “help out” around the house!
The project for this month is a homemade, toolbox. Not only will your kids have a blast making their own toolbox, but they'll also be able to take it home and “help” mom and dad with any home-improvement projects or use it to store their personal items in their room. So come on down to HomCo Saturday, January 20th at 9 a.m. and join in on the fun!
What You’ll Need for This Project
- Wood Glue
- Hammer
- Wooden Dowel
- 12 nails
- Plank of wood for the “bottom piece”
- 2 planks of wood for “side pieces”
- 2 Cut end pieces
- (optional) paint or any other decorations
Step #1: Nail 1 End Piece to Bottom Plank
Position one of the cut end pieces on the short edge of the baseboard. Once lined up, flip both pieces upside down so that the baseboard is balanced on top of the end piece. Hammer three nails through the baseboard to secure the first end piece.
Step #2: Nail Both Side Pieces To Bottom Plank
Next, take the first of two side pieces and position it along the long edge of the baseboard on the same face as the edge piece. Hammer three nails through the bottom of the baseboard by turning the toolbox on its side. Once you have one side attached, flip the toolbox and repeat to attach the other side.
Step #3: Insert Dowel into Handel Hole
After nailing one end piece and both side pieces, it is time to insert the wooden dowel into the first handle-hole cut into the attached end piece. Apply wood glue around the outer edge at the end of the dowel and insert it into the hole cut into the end piece. Make sure the glue is applied evenly.
Step #4: Nail in Final End Piece
Line up the final end piece by applying glue to the other end of the dowel and inserting it into the second end piece before nailing it through the bottom of the baseboard. Once the Dowel is inserted in the hole, flip the toolbox upside down and use the remaining three nails to attach the final end piece to the baseboard.
Step #5: Decorate
Once your toolbox is constructed you can paint, stain, and decorate it however you would like! Use interesting colors, patterns, shapes, stickers, and whatever else you can think of to truly make this toolbox YOURS!
Conclusion
The HomCo Young Builder event is a great way to spend a morning with your kids! Not only will they enjoy the creative challenge of building their very own toolbox but they will also learn some valuable skills about safety and handling tools. The beginning of the year is often marked with home improvement projects and many kids like to feel like they help so making their very own toolbox is a perfect way to make them feel included. So mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day of crafting, fresh-baked cookies, and spending time with your kids! We hope to see you there Saturday, January 20th at 9 a.m.!
The new year brings with it a lot of new projects around the house. Not only will this month’s Young Builders event help teach your kids the importance of safety around tools, but the finished product is even something they can use to “help out” around the house!
The project for this month is a homemade, toolbox. Not only will your kids have a blast making their own toolbox, but they'll also be able to take it home and “help” mom and dad with any home-improvement projects or use it to store their personal items in their room. So come on down to HomCo Saturday, January 20th at 9 a.m. and join in on the fun!
What You’ll Need for This Project
- Wood Glue
- Hammer
- Wooden Dowel
- 12 nails
- Plank of wood for the “bottom piece”
- 2 planks of wood for “side pieces”
- 2 Cut end pieces
- (optional) paint or any other decorations
Step #1: Nail 1 End Piece to Bottom Plank
Position one of the cut end pieces on the short edge of the baseboard. Once lined up, flip both pieces upside down so that the baseboard is balanced on top of the end piece. Hammer three nails through the baseboard to secure the first end piece.
Step #2: Nail Both Side Pieces To Bottom Plank
Next, take the first of two side pieces and position it along the long edge of the baseboard on the same face as the edge piece. Hammer three nails through the bottom of the baseboard by turning the toolbox on its side. Once you have one side attached, flip the toolbox and repeat to attach the other side.
Step #3: Insert Dowel into Handel Hole
After nailing one end piece and both side pieces, it is time to insert the wooden dowel into the first handle-hole cut into the attached end piece. Apply wood glue around the outer edge at the end of the dowel and insert it into the hole cut into the end piece. Make sure the glue is applied evenly.
Step #4: Nail in Final End Piece
Line up the final end piece by applying glue to the other end of the dowel and inserting it into the second end piece before nailing it through the bottom of the baseboard. Once the Dowel is inserted in the hole, flip the toolbox upside down and use the remaining three nails to attach the final end piece to the baseboard.
Step #5: Decorate
Once your toolbox is constructed you can paint, stain, and decorate it however you would like! Use interesting colors, patterns, shapes, stickers, and whatever else you can think of to truly make this toolbox YOURS!
Conclusion
The HomCo Young Builder event is a great way to spend a morning with your kids! Not only will they enjoy the creative challenge of building their very own toolbox but they will also learn some valuable skills about safety and handling tools. The beginning of the year is often marked with home improvement projects and many kids like to feel like they help so making their very own toolbox is a perfect way to make them feel included. So mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled day of crafting, fresh-baked cookies, and spending time with your kids! We hope to see you there Saturday, January 20th at 9 a.m.!