What It Takes
- Time: 4 Hours
Cost: $30 - Skill Level: Beginner
- Tools: Circular Saw, Jigsaw, Drill, Clamps, Compass
Materials List
- 1×4 Boards (4)
- 2-ft. x 4-ft. Plywood (2)
- Construction Screws (20)
- Bolts, Nuts (4)
Cut Your Boards to Size
Cut the 1x4s into four 48-in. boards for the sides, four 22-1/2-in. boards for the front and back, and four 15-in. boards for the legs. The 15-in. length may seem a bit long, but you will cut them to the actual length later in the process.
Construct Your Boxes
Fasten the 1x4s into boxes with pilot holes and screws.
Mark and Cut the Holes in the Plywood
Take your 2-ft. x 4-ft. piece of plywood and mark a point 12 in. from a side edge and 9 in. from the top edge; then draw a 6-in.-dia. circle around the mark using a compass. Drill a pilot hole along the edge of the circle and use your jig saw to cut out the rest of the hole.
Attach the Plywood to the Box
Clamp the plywood to the box. Use a countersink bit to drill pilot holes and fasten the plywood with screws.
Cut the Leg Arcs
Mark 1-3/4 in. down the length of the 15”-in. legs and use a compass to draw an arc. Cut the arc with a jigsaw.
Fit the Legs
Turn the box upside down; lay one leg parallel to a side of the box, as shown, with the arc side in the corner. Clamp it in place. Drill a 1/2-in. hole through both pieces, as shown. Repeat the process for the second leg; then fasten the legs to the board with nuts and bolts.
Cut the Angle for the Legs
Lift up the platform using a bucket, a piece of scrap wood or anything that can boost the top of the plywood to 12-in. from the ground, and position it on the edge of your worktable. Fold out the legs and use your worktable to mark the angle on the legs, as shown. Detach the legs and cut along the line with a circular saw.
Sand, Paint and Play
Sand your boards, and prime and paint them however you see fit with high-gloss paint. Then go out and start practicing for next Sunday!
