simple woodworking: kid's activity stool - … box. older plans can be ... kid's activity...

Want more Chief's Shop plans?Visit chiefsshop.wordpress.comand select "Plans" in the BlogSubjects box. Older plans can befound at chiefsshop.com/plans.Be sure to "Like" Chief's Shopon facebook by heading over tofacebook.com/ChiefsShop.

More Plans

lumber2 - 1 x 12 x 6(availability will vary)hardware/supplies1 1 /4" pocket hole screws#18 x 1 1 /2 brads orpocket hole plugs12-inch continuous hingemagnetic catchwood gluepaint/stain/polyurethane

toolstable saw, circular saw,or miter sawjig sawpneumatic nail gundrill/driverKreg pocket hole j ig& drill bit

clampscompass/beam compass

WhatYou'll Need v

SSiimmpplleeWWooooddwwoorrkkiinngg::

KKiidd''ss AAccttiivviittyy SSttooooll

© Chris Hill/Chief's Shop 2012 chiefs‐shop.com

NOTELayout

take care!

About These PlansOn this first page you will see above the project complete with finished outer dimensions.

To the right is a list of the Lumber, Hardware/Supplies, and Tools you will need tocomplete this project. A measuring tape and pencil are not included because that should bepretty standard and self explanatory.

Below What You'll Need is the Parts list. This also is included on the Cutting Diagrampage, which is the last page of this plan document.

Throughout these plans you'll find the icons below:

This indicates a diagram detailing the dimensions of a project partand/or the placement for pocket holes, screws, nails, etc.

Notes are the instructions for a particular step/section of the project.

This indicates when to pay close attention to the diagrams,take precautions for safety, etc.

PartsSides (2) - 3/4 x 11 1 /4 x 21

Rails (2) - 3/4 x 1 1 /2 x 18

Bottom (1 ) - 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 18

Back (1 ) - 3/4 x 11 1 /4 x 18

Seat (1 ) - 3/4 x 11 1 /4 x 18

Door (1 ) - 3/4 x 8 x 17 3/4

All parts are listed in actual dimensions. Refer tothe Cutting Diagram on the last page of this planas a guide for determining the specific boardfrom which to cut the parts.

© Chris Hill/Chief's Shop 2012

SSiimmppllee WWooooddwwoorrkkiinngg::KKiidd''ss AAccttiivviittyy SSttooooll

chiefs‐shop.com

Layout

NOTEUse the layout formeasuring, marking, andcutting the Sides. Use ajig saw to cut the notchin the bottom. Drill a3/8- to 1 /2-inch pilothole before cutting outthe hand hold at the top.Create two.

Sides

NOTE

hand hold

Drill two pocket holes oneach end of the Rails. Besure to set your pockethole j ig and drill bit for3/4-inch stock.

Attach the Rails to the Sides,positioned as shown, usingglue and 1 1 /4-inch pockethole screws.

NOTE

take care!Make sure the Bottom is square before youattach it to the Sides.

chiefs‐shop.com © Chris Hill/Chief's Shop 2012

LayoutNOTE

Use the layout for measuring,marking, cutting, and drillingpocket holes in the Bottom.(Be sure to set your pockethole j ig and drill bit for 3/4-inch stock.)

NOTEPosition the Bottom flush with the bottom edge ofthe bottom Rail as shown and attach to the Railusing glue and 1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws.Square the Bottom, clamp in place, and attach to theSides using glue and 1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws.


Bottom

© Chris Hill/Chief's Shop 2012chiefs‐shop.com

take care!First drive the screws through the Bottominto the Back, then continue with thescrew holes nearest the Bottom.


Layout Back

NOTEUse the layout for measuring,marking, cutting, and drillingpocket holes in the Back.(Be sure to set your pockethole j ig and drill bit for 3/4-inch stock.)

NOTEPosition the Back flush with the bottom edge of theBottom as shown, square it with the Sides, clamp inplace and attach to the Sides and Bottom using glueand 1 1 /4-inch pocket hole screws.

NOTEApply glue to the pocket holes and insert the pockethole plugs. Sand smooth. For tips on making yourown pocket hole plugs, visit the video section of theChief's Shop Blog atchiefsshop.wordpress.com/category/videos.



Layout Seat

NOTEUse the layout for measuring,marking, and cutting the Seat.Use a jig saw to cut the notchin the front.

NOTEPosition the Seat flush with the edges of theSides and on the top edge of the top Rail andBack. Attach using glue and 1 1 /2-inch brads.

take care!Mark a line 1 7/8 inch in from the frontand back edges of the Seat and drive thebrads using these lines as a guide.



LayoutDoor

NOTEUse the layout formeasuring, marking, andcutting the Door. Use ajig saw to cut the notchin the top.

spacer

spacer

NOTEUse a piece of scrap 1 /8-inch thick (a paint stirstick will work), as a spacer for positioningthe Door on the bottom Rail as shown. Clampin place and attach a 12-inch continuous hingecentered on the Rail and the edge of the Door.Attach every other screw, then test the fit andmake adjustments as needed.



magneticcatch

NOTEAttach a magnetic catch (using the includedhardware) to the inside of the Side and theback of the Door.

magneticcatch

Follow ALL SAFETYGUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS provided by the

manufacturers ofyour tools, and any chemicals such as glue and finishes you use in this

project. YOUare responsible for your safety, so use common sense when working in the shop!

chiefs‐shop.com

take care!

KcUTTING DIAGRAM

© Chris Hill/Chief's Shop 2012

PartsSides (2) - 3/4 x 11 1 /4 x 21

Rails (2) - 3/4 x 1 1 /2 x 18

Bottom (1 ) - 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 18

Back (1 ) - 3/4 x 11 1 /4 x 18

Seat (1 ) - 3/4 x 11 1 /4 x 18

Door (1 ) - 3/4 x 8 x 17 3/4

All parts are listed in actual dimensions. Refer tothe Cutting Diagram on the last page of this planas a guide for determining the specific boardfrom which to cut the parts.

1 x 1 2 x 6 (2)


Save some money! You can cut enough partsfrom a 3/4 -inch x 4- x 8-foot sheet of plywoodto make 3 stools.

simple woodworking: kid's activity stool - … box. older plans can be ... kid's activity...

Documents