Kids Table and Chair Plan

[Irvingj76]

Does anyone have a good plan for a simple table and chair set for children? I was thinking on using plywood for a more "modern" look.

Any ideas?

[Guest Trace]

I have made several of the CHILDS TABLE AND CHAIRS, catalog #KF5, from The Windfield Collection for the great neices and nephews. It is a simple but very functional design. It lends itself to just about any wood or plywood. The plans are easy to read and complete. I traced them onto butcher paper, then put them on pieces of 1/4" plywood with contact cement. After cutting and fitting the pieces that are not basically rectangles, I have an easy time laying out the parts. Their catalog can be acquired at www.thewindfieldcollection.com.

[sw1]

I made this awhile back with 3/4 ply and pocket screws. I used cheap BORG plywood and hit it with a propane torch. If I made it again I would probably use 1/2, because it would be lighter. It is super sturdy though, I have sat on it, used it as a step stool and I weigh about 250.

[PaulMarcel]

That's a cool effect, sw1! I've burned/charred hardwood before for the color and exposing grain, but in this case the whole effect was color! I'll tuck that away in my memory for use later, thanks!!

[Domer]

Jeff Miller has a book about children's furniture that is pretty good.

Domer