Modern Wood Dollhouse Shelf
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Specifications
| Project type | shelves |
|---|---|
| Room | Craftroom |
| Style | Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
| Estimated cost | $20 - $50 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
2 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long
30 - 2" self tapping wood screws (try spax or similar)
Wood glue
Cut List
1 - 1x8 @ 26-1/4"
1 - 1x8 @ 7"
1 - 1x8 @ 11-3/8" one end cut at 15 degrees off square, longest point measurement
2 - 1x8 @ 14" one end cut at 15 degrees off square, longest point measurement
1 - 1x8 @ 34-1/4"
1 - 1x8 @ 21-3/4" - both ends cut at 15 degrees off square, long point to short point measurement
1 - 1x8 @ 8-1/2" - both ends cut at 15 degrees off square, long point to short point measurement
1 - 1x4 @ 7-1/4"
1 - 1x4 @ 5-3/4"
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- drill
- jigsaw
- compound miter saw
- sander
- countersink drill bit
Step-by-step Instructions
Cut all the pieces out with a compound miter saw from the 1x8s.
Cut the doorway out of the wall piece using the jigsaw. Sand any rough edges. Attach to the floor using the 2" screws.
Cut a matching doorway out of the second wall piece. Sand any rough edges.
Attach to the floor from underneath using glue and the screws.
Step 3
Cut windows out of wall pieces by first drilling a hole in the middle of the window with a drill bit larger than your jigsaw blade. Insert jigsaw into the hole and cut the window out. Sand any rough edges. Attach walls to the floor with wood screws and glue.
Step 4
Attach floor to all the walls with the screws and wood glue.
Step 5
Step 6
Attach 1x4 railing to the end of the dollhouse with wood screws and glue.
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/modern-wood-dollhouse-shelf