"T" is for Trug

I built a trug.

A tool trug, a book trug, a utensil trug.  Anything goes.

But in this case it's more than likely a toy trug.

Similar to the caddies I made here:

I modified the curve of the sides for a more open look.

The open concave curve actually makes the trug much more user friendly than the caddy.

Here's how I made it:

1. Using 3/8" plywood cut pieces:

2 sides: 7"h x 12"l

2 ends: 8"w x 12"h

2. Draw curve on end pieces.

(I used a plastic container top.)

3. Draw curve at top.

4. Use jigsaw to cut out curved parts:

5. Drill handle holes in end pieces.

I used 3/4" dowel for the handle therefore a 3/4" circular bit:

6. Construct. Pre-drill nail holes on ends to avoid splitting the side pieces:

7. Glue and nail, I used 1" panel nails:

8. Cut your bottom piece out of 1/4" plywood.  Glue and nail to bottom using 3/8" nails:

9. Slide handle into holes, mark about 1/4" in from end pieces for dowel stopper holes:

10. Drill 1/4" hole through handle at both ends for 1/4" dowel stopper piece.

11. Paint.  I choose to leave the interior natural and paint the exterior and handle two coats Behr signature blue.

12. Monogram.

Print out lettering (I used American typewriter font), position, trace letters with ballpoint pen leaving a slight indent in wood.

13. Paint inside indent.

14. Seal with Minwax clear satin poly.

Use and enjoy.

Detail of distressed edges:

If you don't want to make your own you can buy this one from Pottery Barn:

Their cost is $39 plus $7 for the monogram, free shipping of course!

I can guarantee with $46 you could make about 6 of my trugs.

This is a gift for our neighbor, hope he enjoys it!

(You can see it all wrapped up here.)

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