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A wall-mounted chalkboard box that folds down into a flat desk on simple bottom hinges, with an optional paper-roll holder built into the top and bottom.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame piece, short | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Frame piece, medium | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12 3/4" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Frame top and bottom Drill 1/2" holes here for the optional paper-roll dowel. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Chalkboard panel | 1 | 3/4" × 16" × 24" | 3/4" plywood, 16" x 24" | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, 16" x 24" | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hinge supports (or wire/chain), set | 1 each | ☐ |
| Basic hinges, set | 1 each | ☐ |
| D-ring hangers | 3 each | ☐ |
| Chalkboard paint (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Moulding or trim (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" dowel, 30" long (optional, for paper roll) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, 10 ft, Finish nails, 2", Wood glue
Assemble the frame pieces starting in the center and working outward so you don't get boxed into a corner. Mark all joints and fasten with glue and 2" finish nails, or screws, or a pocket-hole jig.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 3/4" plywood, 16" x 24", Finish nails, 2"
Mark the joints and attach the plywood chalkboard panel into the assembled frame.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: 1/2" dowel, 30" long (optional, for paper roll)
Drill 1/2"-diameter holes in the top and bottom frame pieces for the paper roll. Leave the dowel long enough on both ends so it can be rolled by hand to feed the paper.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Hinge supports (or wire/chain), set, Basic hinges, set, Moulding or trim (optional)
Add optional moulding or trim around the chalkboard edges if wanted. Attach the top to the frame with basic hinges along the bottom edge, so it folds down as a flat desk. Read your hinge support hardware's instructions carefully — some hinge supports need extra clearance if the paper-roll holder is also installed; a chain or cable mounted on the outside is a reliable workaround.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: D-ring hangers
Attach D-ring hanging brackets and mount to the wall. Anchor at least one point into a real wall stud, with the remaining points properly anchored in drywall — never rely on drywall alone for a desk that will be folded down and used regularly.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Chalkboard paint (optional)
Sand all edges. Apply chalkboard paint to the panel if using it that way.