American Girl or 18" Doll Fridge Wood Building
Build your own American Girl doll kitchen! Free
Specifications
| Project type | Doll Furniture |
|---|---|
| Room | Kids and Toys |
| Style | Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans |
| Difficulty | Starter Projects |
| Estimated cost | scraps |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 54" of 1x6 boards
- 30" of 1x8 boards
- 1/4" plywood @ 17-1/2" x 7-1/4"
- set of small hinges
- 1 magnetic clasp or hasp
- knob or handle or scrap wood piece to use as handle
Cut List
2 - 1x8 @ 6-1/2" (top and bottom) 2 - 1x6 @ 16" (sides) 2 - 1x6 @ 5-3/4" (shelves) 1 - 1x8 @ 15-3/4" (door) 1/4" plywood @ 17-1/2" x 7-1/4" (back)
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
- nailer
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Attach the top and bottom pieces to the side pieces. I nailed mine together with 1-1/4" brad nails using my 18 gauge nailer. Attach back with 3/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Step 2
Attach shelves to sides with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue. Also attach back to shelves.
Step 3
Hinge door on to side. You may also need a clasp or hasp to keep the door shut. I also took my circular saw, set the blade to 1/4" depth, and made a false cut in the door face to make the fridge door look like two doors instead of just one big door. I don't recommend two smaller doors because of the amount of hinges you would need, and the upper door size would be wider than tall (not good for door hinging).
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/american-girl-or-18-doll-fridge-wood-building-plans