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2 in 1 Learning tower for kids
Instruction
Information
A 2 in 1 learning tower for our little girl.
The file contains all required parts for reference.
I only lasered 4 parts, I just cut the rest with a table saw. You can use any circular saw to cut the pieces. You will need a router to route the templates to the exact measurements.
A tutorial is provided for reference.
Hope you'll like it!
Instruction
Step1: Lasercut the design files
Lasercut the required design files.
You will only need to cut the
- “Table-side”
- “Bench-side”
- “Bench-Tabletop”
The other pieces are just rectangles that can be cut with any saw.
Step2: Combine the template
The “Bench-side” comes in 2 pieces.
I do not own an automatic conveyor feeder for P2 and it doesn't seem we can order them in the EU. Wish I could get my hands on one of those! :D
Next best option is to glue and nail both pieces together.
Step3: Use double side tape
Use some double sided tape to tape the template to your 18 mm Multiplex. I used Grade 1 Oak, because, well, I love great Oaks!
Next mark out the templates with a pencil on your workpieces and drill some pilot holes to cut the inside rectangles.
Step4: Cut the pieces
Cut all workpieces as close to the pencil line as possible. Both inside and outside edges need to be cut.
Step5: Route the pieces
Use some double sided tape to combine the templates to your workpieces once more. Use a router to route all the workpieces to the exact size of their template.
Step6: Mark and drill holes
- Mark out the holes with a punch
- Drill 8mm holes, 6mm deep
- Clamp everything together and drill pilot holes for the mounting screws
- Screw them together
Step7: Plug holes and sand everything
Plug the holes with some contrasting wood. I used Wenge plugs as I had them lying around. Flush cut the plugs and sand everything to achieve a perfect finish.
Step8: Finish the pieces
I used some Rubio Monocoat - Cotton white to finish the piece. It's a 2 component finisher. Mix accordingly and simply rub in the oil with a cloth, leave it to rest for 5 minutes and whipe of any excess oil. It's a great workout, believe me!
