A kid's tote and what you will need to make it

Kids like to haul stuff around.  If they have their own personal tote they can pick up the little things and, maybe, carry them back.  

TOOLS
Saw (crosscut or table)
Rasp or router & bits (optional)
Drill
Bits
1" hole saw
Ruler or tape measure
Ratchet & sockets
Vise or a good clamp and something to clamp to


MATERIALS
1" x 4" x 12" (approx.)
4-3/4" #6 hex head screws
4 washers for screws
2 large coffee cans, plastic
Sandpaper
Paint or varnish, brushes, etc. (optional)

Step 1: Making the handle

Cut the 1" x 4" so it is about 4" longer than the containers are high.  Every tote needs a good handle.  Measure 1-1/4" in from one end of the 1" x 4" and mark it.  At the mark, measure in 1-1/4" from each side and mark on the first mark to make two X's.  These X's are the centers of two of the 1" holes you will drill.  Use the hole saw to drill just deep enough so that the 1/4" pilot drill just comes out the other side of the board.  DO NOT drill all the way through.  

Reverse the board and use the pilot holes as guides to finish the 1" holes from this side.  This two-step process makes for a neater hole.  Drill a third hole between the first two to remove more material.  

Comments

[l8nite]

kids tote? I'm going to make a couple for ME ! BTW... I drink Folgers Black Silk because if you can see the spoon in your coffee you're drinking colored water..... = S

[scoochmaroo]

Oh cool. So the cans aren't mounted to the board they're sitting on. That does seem handy!

[dstoudt70]

No bottom board, just the 1x4 with the hand hole.

[Kiteman]

"Drill a couple drain holes in each can if you want"

Hehe, you have a boy, don't you?