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Its canvas-like top “corrals” a bunch of toys out of sight while its large diameter wooden wheels make it easy to move from room-to-room.

Here’s a replica of an early settler’s covered wagon that any child would enjoy having to store away their favorite toys and “private” possessions. It’s sturdy enough for the heaviest loads of toy cargo and with the top removed, it can serve double-duty as a pull-along wagon. It makes a great heirloom-quality Christmas gift, as well…so get started early and it’ll be done in plenty of time for the Holidays. For best results, we suggest that you review all of the instructions before getting started. We made ours with solid red oak sides, wheels and handle and an oak veneer plywood bottom for the perfect combination of beauty and durability.


LIST OF MATERIALS

(finished dimensions in inches)



Sides



A

3/4 x 5-3/4 x 45

(6)

B

3/4 x 2 x 17-1/4

(8)

Ends



C

3/4 x 5-3/4 x 21

(6)

D

3/4 x 2 x 17-1/4

(4)

Bottom



E

3/4 x 21 x 43-1/2 (oak Plywood)

(1)

F

3/4 x 1 x 19-1/4 (cleats)

(2)

G

3/4 x 1 x 43-1/4 (cleats)

(2)

Bottom Wheel Supports



H

3/4 x 4 x 19-5/16

(2)

Front Wheel Pivot



I

3/4 x 4 x 19-1/8

(1)

Axle Supports



J

1-1/2 x 4 x 7-7/8 (front)

(2)

K

1-1/2 x 4 x 8-3/4 (rear)

(2)

Dowel Plugs



L

3/8 dia. x 1/2 long

(12)

Canopy



M

Canopy

(1)

Lattice Slats