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A small dowel-and-base pretend-play ice cream stand with drilled sockets for wood cone and ball "scoop" pieces.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, long boards | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | Pine | ☐ |
| Base, end caps | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 1 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Support dowels | 2 | 1/2" × 1/2" × 14" | Wood dowel | ☐ |
| Top bar | 1 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 10 1/2" | Wood square stock | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x4, scraps | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood dowel, 1/2", 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood square stock, 3/4", 12 in The top bar. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood cones and balls Doll and craft-store parts — become the ice cream scoops. | 6 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x4, scraps, Wood screws, 2", Wood glue
Build the base from the long boards and end caps, using 2" wood screws and wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set
Lay out and drill the holes for the cones and support dowels in the top of the base — check your spacing against your actual craft-store cone and ball pieces before drilling, since sizes vary between suppliers.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: Wood dowel, 1/2", 3 ft, Wood square stock, 3/4", 12 in, Wood screws, 2"
Cut the two support dowels to length and glue them into their drilled holes. Attach the top bar across the dowels with screws.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood cones and balls, Wood glue
Sand the whole assembly, then finish and paint as you like. Glue the wood cones and balls into their drilled holes to finish the piece as a pretend ice cream stand.