This simple build perfectly displays all the ingredients for a successful hot chocolate bar. Bring it out for your holiday parties, a winter wedding, or just a fun evening with friends and family. Made primarily from small pieces, you can likely put this together with scraps from other projects.
Tools
Kreg Tools
Other Tools
-
Miter Saw
-
Table Saw
-
Sander
Materials
Wood Products
- 1 Board , 1" x 11-1/2" , 43"
- 2 Board , 1" x 1" , 48"
Hardware & Supplies
- 1 Wood Glue
- 1 Sandpaper
- 1 Wood Stain
- 1 Polyurethane
Directions
-
Cut Lumber
Cut lumber to size, then organize into groups: small, medium, and large tiers.
-
Assemble Small Tier Legs
Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the small tier.
-
Assemble Medium Tier Legs
Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the medium tier.
-
Assemble Large Tier Legs
Using wood glue and clamps, assemble the legs of the large tier.
-
Attach Legs to Small Tier Top
Using wood glue and clamps, attach completed legs to the small tier top, 1-1/2" from the edge. Use a carpenter's square to ensure legs are attached at 90 degrees.
-
Attach Legs to Medium Tier Top
Using wood glue and clamps, attach completed legs to the medium tier top, 1-1/2" from the edge. Use a carpenter's square to ensure legs are attached at 90 degrees.
-
Attach Legs to Large Tier Top
Using wood glue and clamps, attach completed legs to the large tier top, 1-1/2" from the edge. Use a carpenter's square to ensure legs are attached at 90 degrees.
-
Sand
Sand all faces and the legs of each tier.
-
Stain
Stain all faces and legs of each tier. Once stain is dry, protect with several layers of polyurethane.
