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This is a train table plan created for all those avid train-conductors in training! It is simple to build, takes only a few hours (plus paint drying time) and costs about $30 USD to build.
My son's old preschool had a custom-built train table that was so unique because of its easy access - a hole in the center for a child to sit in the middle so everything could be in reach. My son's grandfather, who is great at building things, helped us put this together and create a detailed blueprint and step-by-step directions to follow. Enjoy!
Parts List:
1. One 6 ft. by 4 ft. piece of plywood 5/8 in. thick, finished on one side
2. Four 2 x 6 x 24 in. lumber for the legs
3. Two 2 x 6 x 36 in. lumber for the leg cross-members
4. One quart of paint, your color choice (we used Cilantro Green Satin Finish)
5. One 1 pound box #6 by 2 ½ in. deck screws (or 24 screws total)
Tools List:
1. Jigsaw
2. Battery Drill Driver
3. Sanding Block
4. Tac Cloth
Notes:
Building the train table can be extremely inexpensive and simple for beginners. The entire project should cost about $30 (more or less, depending on the store you purchase the parts from). The table in the plan is quite large and can be used for many years and for other purposes (ie: car setups, an art table). It is also possible to use this plan to create your train table in a smaller size. The size and color you choose depend on your preferences. This project can be done in one day.
My son's old preschool had a custom-built train table that was so unique because of its easy access - a hole in the center for a child to sit in the middle so everything could be in reach. My son's grandfather, who is great at building things, helped us put this together and create a detailed blueprint and step-by-step directions to follow. Enjoy!
Parts List:
1. One 6 ft. by 4 ft. piece of plywood 5/8 in. thick, finished on one side
2. Four 2 x 6 x 24 in. lumber for the legs
3. Two 2 x 6 x 36 in. lumber for the leg cross-members
4. One quart of paint, your color choice (we used Cilantro Green Satin Finish)
5. One 1 pound box #6 by 2 ½ in. deck screws (or 24 screws total)
Tools List:
1. Jigsaw
2. Battery Drill Driver
3. Sanding Block
4. Tac Cloth
Notes:
Building the train table can be extremely inexpensive and simple for beginners. The entire project should cost about $30 (more or less, depending on the store you purchase the parts from). The table in the plan is quite large and can be used for many years and for other purposes (ie: car setups, an art table). It is also possible to use this plan to create your train table in a smaller size. The size and color you choose depend on your preferences. This project can be done in one day.
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Signing UpStep 1Cut Hole in Plywood
1. Cut one 20 in. diameter hole in the center of the plywood. The table created in the image above had a 22 in. diameter hole, and is large enough for two children to play in the center. You can create the hole larger or smaller, according to your preferences.
** If unsure how to create a perfect hole in the center of the plywood, then start by putting a nail in the center of the plywood. Then, take a pencil and tie a string around it (we used thick fishing line).
** Wrap the string around the nail so the string is 10 inches long. Then take that pencil which is connected to the string and the nail in the center, and pull around while drawing a line to create a perfect circle in the center.
2. Drill a hole somewhere along the circle, so that you can easily insert the saw blade in to cut the circle. Then follow your pencil lines to cut the circle out.
** If unsure how to create a perfect hole in the center of the plywood, then start by putting a nail in the center of the plywood. Then, take a pencil and tie a string around it (we used thick fishing line).
** Wrap the string around the nail so the string is 10 inches long. Then take that pencil which is connected to the string and the nail in the center, and pull around while drawing a line to create a perfect circle in the center.
2. Drill a hole somewhere along the circle, so that you can easily insert the saw blade in to cut the circle. Then follow your pencil lines to cut the circle out.
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The table is FABULOUS!!!! I went to hubby's barn and yanked his bar stool...cut it off for a perfect fit. ;^)