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Market Base for Grace's Town Collection

Featuring front and back storage, pass through market bins, and just right height for a cash register, this market base also works with a hutch (plans available in Grace's Town Collection). Give your child endless hours of pretend play with this solid wood, easy to build project plans. Special thanks to Canessa for sharing her photos with us.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection

Specifications

Project typeGrace's Town
RoomKids and Toys
StyleGreen or Eco-Friendly Style Furniture
DifficultyIntermediate
Estimated cost$20 - $50

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

2 - 1x12 @ 6 feet long

1 - 1x10 @ 3 feet long

1 - 1x8 @ 3 feet long

1 - 1x4 @ 10 feet long

1 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long

1 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long

Cut List

A) 2 – 1×12 @ 21 1/2″ (Sides)

B) 2 – 1×12 @ 34 1/2″ (Shelves)

C) 1 – 1×4 @ 34 1/2″ (Front Shelf)

D) 1 -1×10 @ 34 1/2″ (Center Divider)

E) 2 – 1×12 @ 8 3/4″ (Bin Dividers)

F) 1 – 1×8 @ 36″ (Top of Bins)

G) 1 – 1×4 @ 36″ (Front of Bins)

H) 2 – 1×2 @ 12″ (Front Side Trim)

I) 1 – 1×3 @ 33″(Footer on Front, cutout arch)

J) 1 – 1×4 @ 36″ (Back of Bins Trim)

K) 1 – 1×2 @ 36″ (Back Top Trim)

L) 2 – 1×2 @ 5 1/4″ (Back Bin Side Trim)

M) 1 – 1×3 @ 36″ (Back Bottom Trim)

N) 2 – 1×2 @ 9 1/2″ (Back Side Trim)

Cut out your boards first and use glue and 2″ nails unless otherwise specified.

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • jigsaw
  • nailer
  • sander

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

First cut out the side pieces, A, as shown above. Use the above measurements to guide you. Once you cut one out, use the finished piece as a pattern for the other pieces.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 1
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Step 2

Cut out the bin dividers E the same as above.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 2
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Step 3

As shown above, nail through the sides into the shelves. The easiest way to do this is to mark on the insides of the shelf boards A where you will place the shelves B.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 3
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Step 4

Now add the Front Shelf, C, as shown above. Keep the front flush. See below for a section cut illustrating this.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 4
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Step 5

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 5
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Step 6

Now add the bin dividers, E, as shown above.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 6
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Step 7

Add F to the top, keeping outside edges flush.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 7
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Step 8

Add G to the front, keeping the bottom edge flush with the top shelf, B. Keep outside edges flush. Nail into the shelf and the bin dividers and the sides.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 8
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Step 9

Now add the front side trim, H, to the sides of the front shelves. Make sure you nail into all the shelves and the sides. Now the footer, I, then cut out the arch in place. Cut out an arch as shown above. I started the arch 2 1/2″ in and went up 1 1/2″. Make sure you nail through the sides of the Front Side Trim pieces from step 9, pieces H, into the end edges of the footer, I.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 9
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Step 10

Now add the remaining boards as trim to the back as shown here.

Market Base for Grace's Town Collection — step 10
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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/market-base-graces-town-collection