DIY project - build your own art easel for kids. Free plans by ANA-WHITE.com
This easel for kids features a double sided design with trays and surfaces of your choice on each side. The center holds a paper roll that can feed to either side easily.
It's an easy to build design that should be inexpensive and quick but sturdy and high quality.
More Photos and Build Post
This project was built by Jaime Costiglio - Check out Jaime Costiglio's build post for lots more photos, details, tips and tricks for building this easel for kids.
Preparation
- 6 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 1 - 1x6 @ 6 feet long
- 2 - 1/4" panels - plywood, whiteboard, chalkboard, pinboard etc
- 1 - 3/4" dowel @ 25-1/2" long
- 4 - 1x3 @ 54-3/4" - both ends cut at 10 degrees off square, long point to short point measurement, ends ARE parallel
- 6 - 1x3 @ 24"
- 2 - 1/4" panels (chalkboard, whiteboard) @ 24" x 32"
- 1 - 1x6 @ 25-1/2"
- 4 - 1x3 @ 22-1/2"
- 2 - 1x6 @ 22-1/2"
- 1 - Dowel @ 25-1/2"
Instructions
Step 1
Build two of the angled frames. I recommend pocket holes for strength here. Use 3/4" setting and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
NOTE: Also drill two pocket holes on tops of each leg facing upward on inside for attaching top in later steps. See step 3 for placement.
Step 2
Attach panels from back with glue and brad nails, staples or short screws.
Step 3
Attach top to the legs with glue and screws.
Step 4
Attach sides to tray bottoms.
Step 5
Step 6
Attach tray with 1-1/4" screws to the legs.
