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Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand

Wheel out the check stand and open for business! This pretend play set is perfect for imaginative play - play market, store, post office, bakery - anything they can dream up! Build it exactly how you want with - including step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list. Built by Jaime Costiglio for Handbuilt Holiday 2016

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand

Specifications

Project typeGrace's Town
RoomKids and Toys
StyleCottage Style Furniture Plans
DifficultyIntermediate

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 4 – 1x12 @ 8 feet long
  • 1 – 1x3 @ 8 feet long
  • 1 sheet of ¼” plywood or beadboard
  • 4 – 2” caster and screws for attaching ¾” long
  • 3/4" and 1-1/4” brad nails
  • 1-1/4” pocket hole screws

Cut List

  • 2 – 1x12 @ 50-3/4” – sides
  • 1 – 1x3 @ 30” – top trim
  • 3 – 1x12 @ 30” – shelves
  • 4 – 1x12 @ 12” – dividers
  • 1 – ¼” plywood @ 50-3/4” x 31-1/2”
  • 2 – 1x3 @ 31-1/2” – front trim
  • 2 – 1x12 @ 17” – cart sides
  • 1 – 1x12 @ 27-1/2” – cart shelf
  • 2 – 1x12 @ 29” – cart top and bottom

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • nailer
  • sander

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Use the Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes on back side of the top support and attach to the sides with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand — step 1
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Step 2

Attach shelves to sides. Also attach top shelf to underside of top trim - you can use screws or nails 1-1/4" and glue.

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand — step 2
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Step 3

Build the center cubby section first with the Kreg Jig. Then slide in place and attach from outsides with 1-1/4" nails and glue.

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand — step 3
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Step 4

Attach back with 3/4" nails and glue.

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand — step 4
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Step 5

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand — step 5
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Step 6

Build the cart with pocket holes, attach plywood with nails and glue and attach casters to bottom.

Pretend Play Market with Roll-Out Check Stand — step 6
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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/pretend-play-market-roll-out-check-stand