Kids Activity Table Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about kids activity table plans. If you want to learn more about building a basic kids table, we strongly suggest you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many plans and projects to choose from when building a table for your kids, that you really need to take some time and consider several alternatives.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the activity table to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a kids activity table

Building the activity table

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 24″ long LEGS
B – 3 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 19 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 26 1/4″ long FRAME
C – 1 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 25″x31 1/2 long TABLETOP

2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 10 ft
1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x4′
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building the frame of the table

The first step of the woodworking project is about building the frame of the table. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to cut the 1×4 slats at the right dimensions. Check if the corners are right-angled before locking the components together. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the short components and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the side slats.

Attaching the legs

Next, we recommend you to attach the legs to the frame of the table. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to cut both ends of the 24″ slats at 5 degrees, by using a circular saw with a sharp blade. Smooth the cut edges before attaching the legs to the frame.

Fitting the tabletop

Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood or MDF to the dimensions shown in the diagram and center the frame of the table to it. Lay all the components on a level surface, otherwise the end result won’t be as accurate as expected. Drill pocket holes through the aprons and insert screws into the tabletop, making sure you leave no gaps between the components.

Kids activity table plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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