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Hot Cocoa Bar
This simple build perfectly displays all the ingredients for a successful hot chocolate bar.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3.3–6.3 hours
- Cost
- $
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Tier Legs - side pieces | 4 | 1" × 1" × 2 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Small Tier Legs - bottom pieces | 2 | 1" × 1" × 2 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Medium Tier Legs - side pieces | 4 | 1" × 1" × 5" | — | ☐ |
| Medium Tier Legs - top & bottom pieces | 4 | 1" × 1" × 2 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Large Tier Legs - side pieces | 4 | 1" × 1" × 7" | — | ☐ |
| Large Tier Legs - top & bottom pieces 1"x1"x | 4 | 1" × 1" × 4 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Small Tier Top | 1 | 1" × 4 3/4" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Medium Tier Top | 1 | 1" × 4 3/4" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Large Tier Top | 1 | 1" × 6 1/4" × 27" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1" x 11-1/2" 43" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1" x 1" 48" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Wood Glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood Stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Polyurethane | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Miter Saw
- Random Orbit Sander
- Table Saw
- Bar / Pipe Clamps — optional
Instructions
1. Cut Lumber
Cut lumber to size, then organize into groups: small, medium, and large tiers.
2. Assemble Small Tier Legs
Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the small tier.
3. Assemble Medium Tier Legs
Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the medium tier.
4. Assemble Large Tier Legs
Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the large tier.
5. Attach 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.
6. Attach 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.
7. Attach 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.
8. Sand
Sand all faces and the legs of each tier.
9. Stain
Stain all faces and legs of each tier. Once stain is dry, protect with several layers of polyurethane.
