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A kitchen helper tower with a ladder-rung climb and a raised platform, sized so a toddler can safely stand at counter height — with tip-resistant feet built in.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 38" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Ladder rungs | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Arches Two arches cut from one board; substitute two 1x3 @ 15" straight boards for a simpler build. | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 15" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Front and back sides | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 16 1/2" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Platform | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 18" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Platform supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top supports | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Tip resistors, long | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Tip resistors, short Optional side-to-side resistors — backward tipping is the greater risk. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 3" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x8, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 2 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 8 ft
From the 15"-long 1x8, cut two arches with a jigsaw, adjusting the layout so both fit on the one board. A straight 1x3 board across works as a simpler substitute if you'd rather skip this step.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Measure and mark the legs for the ladder rung positions. Drill 3/4" pocket holes and glue the ends of the ladder rungs, then attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Build two identical leg-and-rung assemblies.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 8 ft
Mark the location of the front and back side pieces and predrill. Glue and screw in place with pocket hole screws, checking for square. Keep the sides open so a child can crawl in and out.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 8 ft, Pine, 1x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Mark the platform boards 1" in from the outside edges. Attach the platform supports with glue and 1-1/4" screws — these supports both join the platform boards and hold the platform captured inside the tower.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Round the corners of the tip resistors and screw together. The shorter side-to-side resistors are optional — backward tipping is the greater risk, so build to suit your child's needs.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, assorted grit
Screw the tip-resistant footer to the legs.
Sand every surface and finish.