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A tiny wall or table stand that dispenses a roll of craft paper on a dowel, with a gap underneath to tear off a sheet. Eight pocket screws and a dowel — done in an hour.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End uprights Dowel hole drilled with a 3/8" spade bit. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| End bases | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom board | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 20" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Dowel | 1 | 1/4" × 1/4" × 24" | 1/4 in dowel | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2, 4 ft Ends and bottom board. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood dowel, 1/4 in, 24 in Roll spindle — no glue so it's reloadable. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in | 8 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue For the frame joints, not the dowel. | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Finish Optional. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2, 4 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Build each end assembly with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket screws, or 2-1/2" screws and a countersink bit. Drill the dowel hole in each upright with a 3/8" spade bit — the extra room over the 1/4" dowel lets the roll spin freely.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 4 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Join the two ends with the bottom board, leaving a 3/4" gap under it so the paper can pass under and feed out for tearing. That gap is the whole point — too tight and the paper jams.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood dowel, 1/4 in, 24 in, Finish
Slide the dowel through the paper roll and into the end holes — no glue, so you can lift it out to reload. Sand and finish if you like. Mount it to a wall or leave it standing on the craft table.