This document provides instructions for building a toolbox for children ages 7 and up to encourage them to get involved in DIY projects while keeping adult tools safe. The toolbox can hold basic hand tools like hammers, saws, pliers and screwdrivers. Building the toolbox is an easy project that requires tools most homeowners already have and basic materials available at home stores. It is a fun activity for families to do together where everyone can participate and children can gain practice for future projects.

1. How to Build a Toolbox
Age Range: 7 and up
If your little builders inherited the DIY gene, then they're more or less programmed to dive into
Mom and Dad's tools. So maybe you should think about giving the handy helpers their own set--the
better to get them involved while keeping your precious collection from getting trashed.
This toolbox is just the thing to hold smaller, basic items that fit a young do-it-yourselfer's hands,
including a hammer, saws, pliers, and screwdrivers. Building it is easy: The tools required are
probably already in your stash, and the materials are readily available at a home center and a
sporting goods store. Set yourself up on a sturdy worktable--in the workshop, the garage, even the
playroom. The fun is in having something for everyone to do and getting in good practice for future
projects.
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