Charlie's Scooter

Make this cute rocking scooter!!! It's DIY and you can do it! Free plans!

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About Project

Author Notes:

Happy Mother's Day!!!

If you are a mom like most of the Mom's I know, you are hoping for a gift that makes you more of a mom.

Am I right?

You want a new drill to build your kids picnic tables.

You want a palm sander to get rid of any slivers.

You want a new vacuum so your house is cleaner.

You want a new bicycle so you can keep up with the kids, and get a little exercise and be in a better mood for your family.

This is why I have so much respect and appreciation for other moms.

The other day, I was talking to a woman with four children. And she kept telling me she didn't have time to fix her hair or really get dressed with so much going on, and I did not know how to tell her that I know. I know when your hair isn't done, it's because your four kid's hair IS done. When you aren't dressed, it's because your four kids ARE.

This is why when moms build projects, I am so much more impressed. Because I know what it's like to try and work on anything with children at home. So you probably can't imagine how amazed I was by what Charlie's mom built her. [2]

Okay to be fair to the scooter, we need a photo without her adorableness Miss Charlie stealing the show.

Brooke of Killer B*designs actually made three scooters! [3]

She made each from a 1x10 board

with a dowels for the handles.

A huge thank you today to Brooke [2] for creating this plan and sharing it with us all. Thank you Brooke!

Enjoy your Mother's Day!

PS - My family is devoting today to working on my mother's day present! I am so excited!!!! I'll be sharing photos via Instagram and Twitter [4]if you want a sneak peek!

Materials and Tools

Shopping List:

1 - 1x10 @ 8 feet long
1/2" dowel rod - 7" long

2 inch screws

1 1/4 inch finish nails

1 1/4 inch pocket hole screws

wood glue

Tools:

measuring tape

square

pencil

safety glasses

hearing protection

Kreg Jig™ [5]

drill

jigsaw

sander

countersink drill bit

Cut List

Cut List:

See PDF cut diagram.

General Instructions

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

PDF

Plan PDF:

3154809975_1336756313.pdf [6]

Step 1

The first step is to cut out all of the pattern pieces. The PDF for the pattern pieces is here. [6] All the pieces should print out in a tiled format (thanks Brooke!). Then use a sharp pen to trace the pieces on to the 1x10 board - the ink won't bleed through but the pen will create an indent in your wood.

Cut all the pieces out with a jigsaw and sand the edges smooth. Then paint the pieces - it will be easier to do this now rather than later.

Step 2

Now it's time to start assembling! Fit the frame to the front and glue in place. You can also add discreetly placed countersunk screws - especially if you want the scooter to be able to disassemble.

Step 3

Next add the seat.

Step 4

And then the wheel wells.

Step 5

Now the handle bars. Brooke use a wood dowel drilled through the handle bar holder parts.

Step 6

Gotta have a headlight!

Step 7

And now the base supports ...

Step 8

And finally the rockers!

Step 9

A HUGE thank you to Brooke of Killer B Designs [2] for providing and sharing this plan with us today. Brooke has a ton more photos and details on this project [2] and then when she built more on her blog. [3] Stop over and visit her!

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions:

Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.

Charlie's Scooter

Toys [7], Kids and Toys [8], Intermediate [9], Under $20 [10], Children's [11]