Kids Furniture – Rocker and Side Table
In this week’s episode of Get It Done, Peter and Annalien shows you how to build a kids rocking hammock and side table with storage space for toys. With step by step guidance you are well on your way to becoming a DIY expert!
You will need:
| Item | Tools | Materials |
| Kiddies Rocker | PST 18 Jigsaw | Ply wood 18mm |
| POF 1400 Router plus round over bit | Sides 600 mm x 1500 mm – 2 pieces | |
| PSR 10.8 Cordless drill Driver | support slats 70mm x 550mm – 4 pieces | |
| PSR 18 Cordless Drill Driver | Hammock material 2mtr x 800 mm – 1 piece | |
| Table | PEX 220 Eccentric/Random Orbital sander | 16mm supa wood |
| PTK 3.6 Tacker | Top and bottom shelves 600mm x 600 mm – 2 pieces | |
| PFS 2000 spray gun | legs 38 x 38mm brandering x 500 mm – 4 pieces | |
| netting material 1500 mm x 600mm – 1 piece | ||
| wood screws 4 x 35mm | ||
| wood glue | ||
| dark varnish water based | ||
| clear varnish water based – 5 ltr | ||
| tube type pillow to match hammock material | ||
| Masking tape 25mm – 2 rolls | ||
| Drop sheets – 2 pieces | ||
| non slip mesh 1500 x 1000mm – 1 piece | ||
| Woodfiller to match dark varnish |
Follow these steps:
Play table
- Cut out top and bottom circle
- Cut out centre circle in the top
- Mark off and cut out for legs
- Router edges
- Assemble legs to top and bottom
- Sand and varnish
- Staple net inside the middle
Rocker
- Draw out shape for sides
- Cut out shapes and sand together
- Mark out for support slats
- Rout edges
- Attach support slats
- Sand and varnish
- Attach material for hammock
