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This kids' craft table has a bucket in the center to store art supplies and two secret cubbies underneath for books or small toys. Using store-bought turned legs, this farmhouse-style table is the perfect little workspace for your wee ones to create their masterpieces or ace that pop quiz!
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Part #1240, Osborne Wood Farm End Table Legs 21" x 2-1/2" | 4 board |
| Board, 1x4 96" |
| 1 board |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 1 board |
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Half Sheet | 1 board |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 2 board |
| 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws | 1 each |
| 1-1/4" Brad Nails | 1 each |
| Wood Glue | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Long Aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 41" |
| Turned Legs | 4 | 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 21" |
| Short Aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17" |
| Cubby Bottoms | 2 | 3/4" × 8" × 19" |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 24" × 48" |
| Table Top Trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 49 1/2" |
| Table Top Trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 25 1/2" |
| Cubby Backs | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19" |
Buy 7 boards at 8 ft.
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Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the 1x3 boards as shown. Notice that the two middle 1x3 boards have pocket holes drilled facing both up and down. The downward-facing pocket holes will be to attach the secret cubby shelf in the next step. Use 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the 3/4" plywood shelves as shown and attach it to the long aprons with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Attach the 1x3 boards to the shelf with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws as well. *Tip: use a scrap 1x3 piece to keep the shelf level while you're attaching it.
Measure and miter cut the ends of the 1x2 trim at 45º angle. Use wood glue and 1-1/4" brad nails to attach it to the perimeter of the table top.
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