How to Create an Easy Kids' Workbench
With just a few simple modifications, you can easily turn a basic bookshelf into a kid-friendly play workbench.
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Materials Needed:
- small 2-shelf bookshelf
- drill
- measuring tape
- jigsaw
- 1/4 sheet of pegboard
- pegboard hooks
- 2 sets of basic hinges
Create Doors
Measure width and heigh of bookshelf opening to determine size of doors. Cut two doors from pegboard.
Add Hooks
Hang assorted pegboard hooks on front and inside of doors. Fill hooks with kids' play tools or, if kids are a bit older, a few not-too-sharp adult tools.
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