[cib]

I'm wanting to build a toybox for our 3 month old, yes I know its early. I have just really gotten started in fine woodworking and haven't really done many projects with box joints or dovetails.

As I looked through plans I didn't see these joints used or recommended that much. Are they bad joints for this type of an item?

 

[FrankC]

Nothing wrong with box joints, good strong corners.

Here is a photo of one made back in 2009 by a member of this forum:
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f13/grand-daughters-toy-box-11948/

 

[cib]

Nothing wrong with box joints, good strong corners.

Here is a photo of one made back in 2009 by a member of this forum:
http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f13/grand-daughters-toy-box-11948/

Nice. Thanks for the link. I figured it was ok to make one out of it but was curious as to why it wasn't as popular, I believe they are one of the best looking joints on certain items.

 

[sawdustfactory]

Dovetails are preferred over box joints just because the shape of the joint will prevent it from coming apart (for the most part). But for a 3 year old it won't be a big deal.

 

[Getting better]

Box joints are perfect for a toy box. Very strong and attractive. Will last a long time