This step by step diy project is about play table plans. This woodworking project features detailed instructions regarding the construction of a wooden table with storage. Make sure you adjust the size of the table to suit your needs. Always pre-drill the components before inserting the screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. Align everything with attention, making sure the components fit each other before adding the glue and the screws. a play table
- A – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 23″ long LEGS
- B – 4 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 18″ long APRONS
- C – 4 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 18″ long SUPPORTS
- D – 1 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 24″ x 24″ long TABLETOP
- E – pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 19 1/2″ x 19 1/2″ long BOTTOM SHELF
Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level
Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander
Post hole digger, Concrete mixer
Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses
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Play Table Plans
Building the sides of the table
The first step of the woodworking project is to build the sides of the play table. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to build the legs out of 2×2 lumber, the top supports out of 1×3 lumber and the bottom supports out of 1×6 lumber.
Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the legs using 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure the edges are flush, add glue to the joints and insert 1 1/4″ screws, to create a durable structure.
Assembling the frame of the table
Next, you have to assemble the frame of the table together, by fitting the supports to the both sides of the table. Cut the top components out of 1×3 lumber and the bottom components out of 1×6 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the components and secure them to the sides, by using 1 1/4″ screws.
Make sure the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws and plumb the posts with a spirit level. Add glue to the to enhance the rigidity of the table frame.
Attaching the tabletop of the play table
Build the countertop out of 3/4″ plywood or MDF. Take accurate measurements and adjust the sizes of the tabletop by using a circular saw. Center the frame of the play table to the countertop. Drill pocket holes through the aprons and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the tabletop.
Add waterproof glue to the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth. Smooth the exposed edges with fine-grit sandpaper.
Fitting the bottom shelf
One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to build the bottom shelf and to fit it inside the frame. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to build the component out of 3/4″ plywood and to make notches to the four corners.
Drill pocket holes along the four edges of the component and fit it inside the frame. Add glue to the joints and make sure there are no gaps between the components.
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