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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.

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Table Saw
    Table Saw
  • Sander
    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

Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Small Tier Legs - side pieces , 1"x1"x2-1/4"
  • 2 Small Tier Legs - bottom pieces , 1"x1"x2-3/4"
  • 4 Medium Tier Legs - side pieces , 1"x1"x5"
  • 4 Medium Tier Legs - top & bottom pieces , 1"x1"x2-3/4"
  • 4 Large Tier Legs - side pieces , 1"x1"x7"
  • 4 Large Tier Legs - top & bottom pieces 1"x1"x , 1"x1"x4-1/4"
  • 1 Small Tier Top , 1"x20"x4-3/4"
  • 1 Medium Tier Top , 1"x22"x4-3/4"
  • 1 Large Tier Top , 1"x27"x6-1/4"

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.