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The front wall of the Simple Playhouse series — a 2x2-framed stud wall skinned in 1/4" plywood with a working arched-top door and a window, all furring-strip cheap.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top plate | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 90" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Studs | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 45" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Window top and bottom | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 29" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom plate, long The bottom plate breaks at the door opening — no plate across a doorway. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 57 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom plate, short | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 14 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Door header | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 18" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Window header stud | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 7 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Wall skin Door and window cut out to match the framed openings — save the door cutout. | 1 | 1/4" × 48" × 90" | 1/4" exterior plywood | ☐ |
| Top trim | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 90" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom trim 57-1/4" and 14-3/4" — breaks at the door like the plate. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 57 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 43" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Door trim, sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 36 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Door trim, top | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Window side trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Window top/bottom trim | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 32" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Door frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 33" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Door frame middle | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 13" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Door frame bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Door frame header Gets the arch. No 1x4 scrap? Use a 1x3 and lengthen the door sides to 34". | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4 scrap | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior plywood, 1/4", 4x8 sheet Wall skin — the door comes out of the door opening cutout. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 furring strip, 8 ft Wall framing. Cull the twisted ones ruthlessly. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 furring strip, 8 ft Window and door trim. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 furring strip, 8 ft Top/bottom trim and door frame. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Hinges Light gate or heavy cabinet hinges — the door weighs almost nothing. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2" Wall framing. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1" Door skin to door frame. | 30 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior paint The kids get a vote on color. You will lose the vote. | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.