Finished Dimensions
Height: 83.75 inches (209.375 cm)
Width: 64.5 inches (161.25 cm)
Length: 84.5 inches (211.25 cm)
Wood and Supplies needed:
We used cherry, but you can use a wood of your choice. A full materials and supplies list is included with the plan.
Tools needed:
Jointer, tablesaw, planer, clamps, mortiser, drill press, router, bandsaw, anc common hand tools.
The #31 series plans (plans that start with 31- ) are available in either paper or PDF download. This is a project plan that you can download immediately after your purchase. If you want the paper plan mailed to you, choose that option instead. PDF plans cheaper than the paper plans in this series plus you save the shipping cost and delivery time! This project plan has full color pages with scaled templates that you can print onto 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. It will be just like you are reading the magazine article itself! All building instructions and finishing guidelines included.
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