Thread: Toy Cabinet

Wow, Scally! When I read 'toy cabinet' I sure didn't picture that it would be this fantastic piece of work! I am inspired and impressed all at once! It would have made a beautiful wardrobe, too, if it was deeper! You could have then just removed the top shelf and added a rail, and voila! But then, when you can turn out furniture like this, why make it multi-function?! Your grandson will have plenty to fill it with as a teenager, anyway, I'm sure! That is one fantastic heirloom piece.

Cheers,

Jill

Scally, that's no "toy cabinet" - that's a toy armoire! Very nice. Been thinking about similar for my little fella's room but hadn't thought about the lower cupboard with the drawers behind. Might have to update my drawings now...

Cheers,
John

if thats the size of the toy cabinet....id hate to see the doll house it goes into.....

oh wait a minute....a cabinet for toys...i get it now

I don’t know what to say but “WOW”!

It is something for your grandson to keep for the rest of his life. You are a very skillful man.

Cheers

I thought I confused my daughter too.
More fool me.

I used to talk about building a toy cabinet for me, meaning I wanted one for my tools. My daughter knew what I was talking about but thought she would teach me a lesson for being a smart alec.

It's pretty hard to say no to a daughter or a grandson.

We threw around ideas about the layout of the cabinet to suit current and future needs.
Drawers are good for hiding things and the big hand holes would be easy for little hands.
There are 2 adjustable shelves that go in the top cabinet to fit what ever.

The skinny drawer at the bottom of the top cabinet is really just a bit of fun for me. Maybe an oversized drawer for watches, pens and paper or other nick knacks.

There is a lid on top of the cabinet for a storage area behind the crown moulding. A bit of a secret compartment that may be handy for a young boy.

Do little boys have dolls houses these days?

thanks for your kind words.

That is one piece of fine work.. well done. Vey nice.

Cheers
Wayne

The stained maple came up a treat and really that is not just a toy cabinet - it's lovely work and great use of rich colours in timber. Well done!

How does GOBSMACKED sound!!?
Is it really for toy storage, or are you having a lend of us? Not to belittle the importance of toys mind you, I have a shed full of them...

Beautiful work Scally.

Beautiful toy cabinet - hope when he's bigger he'll put his 'big boy's toys' in it.

Awesome cabinet Scally. The timber and design are fantastic. I would be very happy if I was your daughter and you'd just created this heirloom for my son!

Cheers
Danielle

Thanks everyone.

It is one of the joys of working with nice timber, that you really get value for your money when the job is finished.

Now I have a few jobs to get back to.

Looks great ..... it is certainly too good for a tool cabinet. This will be handed down for years to come in the family.

Id be waiting until the lad is grown up a little before he receives it... be a real shame to scratch that beautiful work.

Congratulations on a piece that is exceptional in every way!