NotchLoading plan…
Loading plan…
Use your browser's Print (Ctrl/Cmd + P) and choose Save as PDF. This page works offline once you've opened it with a signal.
A miniature crib with rounded end panels and a pull-out drawer beneath — the one hard part is sanding two curved tops until they match exactly.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End panels Rounded tops — cut roughly with a jigsaw, then clamp both together and sand until identical. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Crib bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 21" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20 3/4" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Drawer front and back | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 20 3/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 10" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Rail tops and bottoms | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Rail slats | 10 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or self-tapping trim screws, 2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping star bit wood screws, 2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue, filler, and finishing supplies | 1 set | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grits | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or self-tapping trim screws, 2", Wood glue, filler, and finishing supplies
Mark all the 1x2 rail-top and rail-bottom pieces at their full length. Drill pocket holes in the rail slats (or in the tops and bottoms if you'd rather drill through those instead) and attach the slats between the tops and bottoms with screws and glue. One screw per rail joint is enough as long as it's glued.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Self-tapping star bit wood screws, 2", Wood glue, filler, and finishing supplies
Cut the rounded tops of the two end panels with a jigsaw, working roughly close to the line. Clamp the two panels together and sand both at once — sanding, and sanding again — until the curves match exactly. This step is the hardest part of the whole crib; take the time here.
Once the ends are done, build the box: attach the crib bottom to the two end panels with 2" screws through predrilled holes, or 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Self-tapping star bit wood screws, 2"
Attach the rail assemblies to the ends and bottom of the crib box.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x6, 6 ft, Self-tapping star bit wood screws, 2"
Build the drawer box from the front, back, sides, and bottom. Notch a hand-hold into the drawer front with a jigsaw rather than adding hardware — a pull knob would look oversized at this scale.
Test the drawer in its opening and adjust the fit as needed — build to the opening you actually have, not to the cut list number.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood glue, filler, and finishing supplies, Sandpaper, assorted grits
Fill any visible fastener holes, sand the entire crib smooth (round every edge — this is a toy), and finish with a kid-safe paint or clear coat.