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2 Safety First! Use eye protection, always! Use ear protection with loud power tools Stay with children while they work! Follow tool manufacturers safety guidelines Page 1

3 TOOLS Handsaw - Japanese style recommended Clamps Drill drill bit - 1/4 inch [6.4 mm] Drill bit - 1/8 inch [3.2 mm] driver bit to fit pocket-screws Kreg Jig Drill bit - designed to work with the Kreg Jig Driver bit - long Kreg Jig driver bit to fit screws Scissors Tape measure Pencil Safety glasses Pliers Jobs for kids and adults together Adult-only jobs Page 2

SUPPLIES Plywood Note: Lowe s will cut plywood to size in-store and many sizes are available pre-cut in the lumber aisle One sheet of 3/4-inch plywood measuring 24 x 48 [1.

4 SUPPLIES Plywood Note: Lowe s will cut plywood to size in-store and many sizes are available pre-cut in the lumber aisle One sheet of 3/4-inch plywood measuring 24 x 48 [1.9 x 61 cm x 122 cm] No cutting required One sheet of 1/4-inch plywood measuring 24 x 48 [0.635 x 61 cm x 122 cm] Cut to 18 x 37-½ [45.7 x 95.3 cm] Table legs - 2 x 2 poplar Note: Actual dimensions of 2 x 2 lumber are 1-½ x 1- ½ [3.81 x 3.81 cm]. For the legs you ll need four 24-inch [61 cm] poplar boards. You can replace the poplar legs with longer lengths as children grow. Frame - 1 x 4 poplar Note: Actual dimensions of 1 x 4 lumber are ¾ x 3- ½ [1.905 cm x 8.89 cm] Cut 4 pieces at 36 inches [91.44 cm] Cut 4 pieces at 21 inches [53.34 cm] Screws Thirty-two (32) Kreg pocket-hole coarse-thread screws, 1-¼-inch [32 mm] #2 square-drive washer-head screws Thirty (30) ½-inch [13 mm] #8 pan-head sheet metal screws (for attaching the lower shelf bottom) Water based clear-coat MinWax WoodSheen, in colour Natural Vinyl gloves Rags for clear-coat and general clean-up grit sand paper or sanding sponge Carriage Bolts 12 - ¼ x 3 [0.635 cm x 7.62 cm] 12 - washers to fit bolts 12 - wingnuts to fit bolts Page 3

5 Watch the video at: WORKBENCH - TABLE TOP ASSEMBLY Page 4

6 WORKBENCH - LOWER SHELF ASSEMBLY Page 5

7 WORKBENCH - SIDE VIEW ASSEMBLY Page 6

Overview This junior-sized workbench is great for kids who like to build, paint or

Rub Start by applying a protective coat of MinWax WoodSheen on the plywood table top. 2.

you'll need to make the frame and legs of the workbench.

Cut Kids can easily cut wood using a Japanese-style hand saw, which cuts on the pull

8 Overview This junior-sized workbench is great for kids who like to build, paint or tinker! It's extremely sturdy and has a lower shelf to store tools and materials! 1. Rub Start by applying a protective coat of MinWax WoodSheen on the plywood table top. 2. Clamp Next, following the supplies list on Page 3, saw to length all of the boards you'll need to make the frame and legs of the workbench. Clamp each board with two clamps so it stays firmly in position while you cut. 3. Cut Kids can easily cut wood using a Japanese-style hand saw, which cuts on the pull stroke so it never buckles or sticks. Just ensure that kids keep one hand behind their back so they can't possibly hurt themselves. Page 7

4. Sand After cutting all of the lumber, use a sanding

Drill Next, use a Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes, which

A Kreg Jig makes building all kinds of structures fun,

Sand Remove any slivers from the freshly-drilled pocket

9 4. Sand After cutting all of the lumber, use a sanding sponge to soften the edges of the boards. 5. Drill Next, use a Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes, which create really strong joints. A Kreg Jig makes building all kinds of structures fun, fast and easy. Even a 7-year-old can use it! 6. Sand Remove any slivers from the freshly-drilled pocket holes. 7. Drill some more Keep drilling pocket holes following the layout diagram on Page 5. Page 8

8. Clamp After drilling all of the pocket holes, start

the boards lined up while you fasten them. 9.

held in place by the screw you just installed in the

10 8. Clamp After drilling all of the pocket holes, start assembling the frame using a Kreg clamp, which will keep the boards lined up while you fasten them. 9. Fasten Now you're ready to drive a screw into the top pocket hole. 10. Unclamp Remove the Kreg clamp since the boards are now held in place by the screw you just installed in the upper pocket hole. 11. Fasten Now install a pocket screw in the bottom hole to complete the corner joint. Page 9

12. Keep clamping and driving Continue to fasten all four corners, creating correct board alignment

Fasten Next, fasten the frame to the underside of the bench top by driving screws into each of the

Make To eliminate repetitive measuring and marking for the corner bolts, make a homemade cardboard

Mark Wrap the template around the first corner, placing the part of the template marked 'END' on the

11 12. Keep clamping and driving Continue to fasten all four corners, creating correct board alignment using a short 2 x 2 cut-off block to simulate where the legs will eventually go. 13. Fasten Next, fasten the frame to the underside of the bench top by driving screws into each of the pocket holes you made in the frame boards. 14. Make To eliminate repetitive measuring and marking for the corner bolts, make a homemade cardboard template measuring 3-1/2 inches by 3-3/4 inches [8.9 x 9.5 cm] and fold it along the black line. 15. Mark Wrap the template around the first corner, placing the part of the template marked 'END' on the frame, and holding the part of the template marked 'LEG' against the 2x2 poplar leg. Now mark the correct spacing for the corner bolts using an awl (or pencil). Page 10 Repeat on each corner.

corners. 17. Fasten Install the bolts, washers and wingnuts.

Use pliers to tighten the wingnuts until the head of the bolt bites into the

7 x 95.3 cm] for the bottom storage shelf.

12 16. Drill Next, use a 1/4-inch [.64 cm] drill bit to drill bolt holes through the frame and legs at all four corners. 17. Fasten Install the bolts, washers and wingnuts. Each leg gets three bolts to make it secure. Use pliers to tighten the wingnuts until the head of the bolt bites into the wood. 18. Cut Next, cut one piece of 1/4-inch plywood measuring 18 x 37- ½ [45.7 x 95.3 cm] for the bottom storage shelf. Lowe's will cut plywood for you, or you can easily cut it with your Japanese-style hand saw. TIP: Use a clamp-on saw guide for a nice straight line! 19. Sand As always after a fresh cut, remove slivers with a sanding sponge. Page 11

20. Position shelf bottom After assembling the lower shelf-frame, which is

Fasten Attach the shelf bottom to the frame using 1/2-inch [13mm] panhead

Assemble Now it's time to put it all together!

four 4-inch [10 cm] cutoff blocks to support the weight while you fasten the

13 20. Position shelf bottom After assembling the lower shelf-frame, which is identical to the top frame, put the shelf bottom in position. 21. Fasten Attach the shelf bottom to the frame using 1/2-inch [13mm] panhead screws. One screw every 4 inches [10 cm] will make a sturdy shelf! 22. Assemble Now it's time to put it all together! Line up the legs over the lower shelf and then balance the lower shelf on four 4-inch [10 cm] cutoff blocks to support the weight while you fasten the lower frame to the legs. 23. Drill Drill two pilot holes in each corner of the frame using a 1/8-inch [12.5mm] drill bit. Page 12

14 24. Fasten Drive two 1-1/4-inch [32 mm] Kreg screws to fasten the bottom shelf to the legs. Great job! Time to build stuff! Page 13

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DISCLAIMER Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skill will vary, as will the conditions of your project site. Lowe s Companies Inc.

16 DISCLAIMER Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skill will vary, as will the conditions of your project site. Lowe s Companies Inc., and its subsidiaries ("Lowe s") have made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions and other content contained in this publication. However, neither Lowe s nor the publisher will assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your home improvement or repair project or in the course of your use of the item you create or repair. Always follow the manufacturer s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all standard safety precautions. Prices and supply may vary, so check the cost of materials and labour in your area before beginning any home improvement project. We strive to be accurate, but unintentional errors may occur and we reserve the right to correct any error. See a Lowe s store for information regarding product warranties and any available protection plans. All prices, products and promotions are limited to Canada locations only. This Family Fun video is for informational purposes only. Lowe s assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein and disclaims any liability for omissions, errors or the outcome of any project. Lowe s assumes no responsibility or liability for damages, losses, or injuries sustained in the course of your project or in the course of your use of any item you repair or create. Always follow the manufacturer s operating instructions in the use of tools, and take proper safety precautions when taking on any project. It is your responsibility to ensure that participants engage in age-appropriate activities and that children are appropriately supervised. If there is any question or doubt with regard to any element of a project, please consult with a licensed professional. No part of this video may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Lowe s. Lowe s, the gable design, and Lowe s Family Fun Projects and Learning Through Building are trademarks of LF, LLC. All rights reserved. Page 15

Safety First! Use eye protection, always! Use ear protection with loud power tools. Stay with children while they work!

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