MogulTx
05-08-2011, 02:23 PM
Here are some pictures of the semi complete Cub Scout Tool Boxes that my brother is building with his Cub Den.
He worked with me on the design and we both cut the major components (Ends: One with BSA Logo and handle hole, plus nail hole starters, and the other with Pack and Den numbers V Carved into it, plus sides with each Cub's name on his Box, plus a tool separator). My brother cut the other components. All were done from clear pine. Total cost was probably $25-30 per box, plus finishes (prestain, stain and poly). Expensive, but teaching young people to build with their hands is always a good investment! A lady told my brother the other day that she still has HER son's tool box from when he was in Scouting (30+ years ago!)... I hope these young folks enjoy these and remember them fondly ALL their lives. Just think, these will be nice enough that they will cherish them. Their kids will cherish them. Maybe even Grandkids will be seeing these... they are really nice.
He worked with me on the design and we both cut the major components (Ends: One with BSA Logo and handle hole, plus nail hole starters, and the other with Pack and Den numbers V Carved into it, plus sides with each Cub's name on his Box, plus a tool separator). My brother cut the other components. All were done from clear pine. Total cost was probably $25-30 per box, plus finishes (prestain, stain and poly). Expensive, but teaching young people to build with their hands is always a good investment! A lady told my brother the other day that she still has HER son's tool box from when he was in Scouting (30+ years ago!)... I hope these young folks enjoy these and remember them fondly ALL their lives. Just think, these will be nice enough that they will cherish them. Their kids will cherish them. Maybe even Grandkids will be seeing these... they are really nice.