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Our children never ask for much, normally their requests for presents are quite random (last year one was a treasure map). This year the boy asked for a  treasure chest, we searched online but didn't really like (or could afford) anything we saw, so time for me to contribute to Christmas (my wife does so much!).  We decided that it would be ideal if it could double up as a toy box, but I might have got a little carried away with the dimensions as it's a proper treasure chest size!  Being a true self employed carpenter I decided to make two boxes at the same time, with plans to sell the second if there is a market for a more unusual toy box! I made the whole thing out of solid pine, except for the base which is birch ply. This made the top a little tricky, but good to test myself a little from time to time, although if I make any more then I might use flexi plywood instead.  I also added a few embellishments to make it more pirate-y! And I cut all three children a cut...