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A toddler chair that flips over to give two seat heights — one low, one higher — from the same little box. Five boards and a countersink bit.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Measure both boards together and cut to that exact number so they're flush (~13-11/16"). | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 13 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Seat | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 14" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Back (wide) | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 14" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Back (narrow) | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 14" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x10, 4 ft (Pine) Sides and seat. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 14" (Pine) Back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 14" (Pine) Back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-3/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| No-VOC paint | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Pencil. Materials: 1x10, 4 ft
Use one of the boards to lightly draw and locate the 'T' where the seat and backs meet the sides. Mark and drill evenly spaced, countersunk holes on both sides. Getting the T layout right is what makes the flip work with even, clean joints.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x10, 4 ft, 1x8, 14", 1x6, 14", Self-tapping wood screws, 1-3/4", Wood glue
Glue and screw the seat and the two back boards to the sides. Glue the joint where the backs meet the seat and rely on it, so you have fewer holes to fill — add pocket-hole screws there only if you don't mind the extra filling and sanding. The seat sits off-center, which is what gives the two heights when you flip the chair.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: No-VOC paint
Sand the whole chair and round every corner and edge to make it kid-friendly. Fill the countersink holes and sand again. Finish with a no-VOC paint. Flip it either way up for the low or the taller seat.