"L" is for Lego Tray #3

Build: square portable lego tray

A new, square version of my portable lego trays (here and here).

My good friend requested square trays using the 15" x 15" grey baseplate only:

She has three kids too - who are all into legos, one tray for each child:

Here's my girl #2 modeling the tray for size, she's 6 years old:

Here's how I made the square lego trays:


1. Purchase 15" x 15" grey lego baseplates:

2. Cut 1/2" plywood 15" x 15":

3. Cut side pieces from a 1x2 board:

2 @ 15"
2 @ 16.5"

4. Predrill pocket holes on all four sides.
Attach 15" side pieces first using pocket hole screws:

5. Then attach 16.5" sides with pocket hole screws:

Also secure corners with one 2" finish nail through long side:

Sand.

6. Measure center of short side, align and mark handle for screw holes:

(both sides)

7. Predrill screw holes:

8. Attach handles:

9. Apply construction adhesive to surface keeping clear of edges:

10. Press baseplate into place and weight to dry:

Ready!

Just add some legos:

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Monday @ Skip to My Lou

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework