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Hot Cocoa Bar

Step-by-step build — 9 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut Lumber

    Cut lumber to size, then organize into groups: small, medium, and large tiers.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 6
  2. 2Assemble Small Tier Legs

    Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the small tier.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 7
  3. 3Assemble Medium Tier Legs

    Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the medium tier.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 8
  4. 4Assemble Large Tier Legs

    Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the large tier.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 9
  5. 5Attach Legs to Small Tier Top

    Using wood glue and clamps, attach completed legs to the small tier top, 1-1/2" from the edge. Use a carpenter's square to ensure legs are attached at 90 degrees.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 10
  6. 6Attach Legs to Medium Tier Top

    Using wood glue and clamps, attach completed legs to the medium tier top, 1-1/2" from the edge. Use a carpenter's square to ensure legs are attached at 90 degrees.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 11
  7. 7Attach Legs to Large Tier Top

    Using wood glue and clamps, attach completed legs to the large tier top, 1-1/2" from the edge. Use a carpenter's square to ensure legs are attached at 90 degrees.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 12
  8. 8Sand

    Sand all faces and the legs of each tier.

  9. 9Stain

    Stain all faces and legs of each tier. Once stain is dry, protect with several layers of polyurethane.

    Hot Cocoa Bar — step photo 13