Some funny, some serious. No, wait. All funny. And for fun. :)
Materials and Tools:
- (1) sheet of 3/4” plywood
- wood glue
- (1) yard quilted ironing board fabric (heat resistant)
- T50 staples
- (1) 24” piano hinge
- (1) 30” piano hinge
- 2-1/2” cabinet screws
- measuring tape
- framing square
- straight ruler
- pencil
- jigsaw
- optional: router with roundover bit
- drill driver
- pocket hole jig and screws
- staple gun
- hacksaw
Cost: $
Skill Level: 2/4
Time: Less than 1/2 day
Cut Pieces
Cut and lay out all pieces according to cut list using a jigsaw.
Cut List:
A: (1) 2' x 3' piece of 3/4" thick plywood
B: (2) 1' x 1' piece of 3/4" thick plywood
C: (1) 2 3/8" x 3' piece of 3/4" thick plywood
D: (1) 1' x 3' piece of 3/4" thick plywood
Wood Strips Cut List:
E: (1) 1x2 x 29-1/4"
F: (1) 1x2 x 22-1/2"
G: (1) 1x2 x 6-1/2"
H: (1) 1x2 x 12-1/2"
I: (1) 1x2 x 12-3/4”
J: (1) 1x2 x 17-3/4"
K: (1) 1x2 x 21-1/2"
*Cut wood strips 1-1/2" wide at approximately 12'.
Lay out each B items, and use mensuration tape and pencil to measure as shown (Image 1)
Cut with a jigsaw. Lay out piece A, and build measurements with a ruler and pencil. (Image 2)
Cut With Jigsaw
Use the diagram to chop on measurements on piece A with a jigsaw (Images 1 and 2). sleek edges with a router with round over bit. sleek the 2 sides and front edges (Image 3). Optional: Take each B items, and spherical over the front 3 edges.
Drill Pocket Holes + Attach
Drill three to four pocket holes in the top of piece D with a pocket hole jig (Image 1). Then, attach piece C to piece D with pocket screws and wood glue (Image 2).
Attach Piano Hinge
Cut the 24" piano hinge in half with a hacksaw (Image 1). Attach both B pieces to piece D with the piano hinges (Image 2).
Attach Support Pieces
Lay out support pieces E through K. Drill and attach with wood glue and pocket screws following the diagram (Images 1 and 2).
Attach Piece A to Piece D
Attach piece A to piece D with the 30" piano hinge. Orient for downward movement. Paint or stain table if desired, and let dry.
Attach Heat-Resistant Cover
Cut fabric following Images 1-4. Attach the cover to fit the board using a staple gun and T50 staples (Image 5).
Mark Mounting Holes
Mark mounting holes according to the stud spacing (normally 12" or 16" spacing).
Attach to Wall
Attach to wall with 2-1/2” cabinet screws through piece D, preferably into studs.
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
