|
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
| Kids Rocking Table |
| Make a two-seater rocking chair that can be turned upside down to double as a kiddies' table. |
|
|
|
|
1
Using a jigsaw or hand saw, start by cutting the plywood into the components required for the chair, using the diagram as a guide.
A (sides): 2 x 1000mm x 600mm
B (back rests): 2 x 670mm x 370mm
C (seats): 2 x 670mm x 250mm
D (table/footrest): 1 x 670mm x 400mm
2
Take the back rests (B), seats (C), and the table/footrest (D), (using diagram 1 as a guide) and mark out their position on the sides (A) with a pencil. The backrests should be marked 50mm in from the side edge, 12mm from the bottom curve, and flush with the top edge.
3
Using the backrest marks as a guide, position the seats (C) 210mm down from the top edge of the sides (A). Finally, the table/footrest (D) should be marked out 50mm in from the furthest point of the curve.
4
Mark out the screw holes for each piece. The seats should be marked with three screw holes, one 40mm from each end and the third in the middle. At both ends the pieces go into the sides (A).
5
The side edge of the seats (to go into the backrests) should be marked with four screw holes, 40mm in from each end. The other two holes go in 220mm in from each end. Mark the screw holes for the backrests and footrest/table in the same way. Four screw holes 40mm in from each end and then two 150mm down from the ends.
6
Now drill screw holes through the sides (A) for all the pieces as well as pre-drilling holes in each piece. It should now be ready to assemble.
7
Glue along the edges, which are to be joined using strong adhesive glue. Then screw together.
8
Let the glue dry before sanding all the edges to ensure that it's safe for the kids. Fill all holes and then give all the plywood faces a light sanding before painting.
9
When painting, any colours and designs can be used, but it's probably a good idea to get the kids involved in the choice. For our rockin' table, we used the following colours:
outside of sides (A): red; inside of sides (A): yellow; outside of backrests (B): blue; inside of backrests (B): yellow; Seats (C): blue; footrest/table (D): green.
10
Finish with varnish.
|
Materials
12mm CC plywood, 24mm x1200mm
Jigsaw or hand saw
Drill and 3mm drill bit
50mm gal chipboard screws
Strong adhesive glue
Sandpaper
Paintbrush
Paint
|
More Info
All materials available from leading hardware stores. Total cost for materials is around $60.
|
Disclaimer
All Fact Sheets and other material on the Our House website are provided as a general information service only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of a properly qualified tradesman. Neither ninemsn nor its licensors (including the Nine Network) assume or accept any responsibility for, and will not be liable for the accuracy or appropriate application of any information whatsoever in any Fact Sheet or other material on the Our House web site. Your use of the Our House web site is governed by this disclaimer and the ninemsn's Terms of Use.
|
|
|
|
|
