Charging Station - Free Cut List and Diagrams

A while ago, I posted pictures of my Charging Station.  Today, I give you a cut list and Diagrams.


Finished Dimensions:

7 3/4" H x 14" W x 12 1/4 " D

Notes:
This charging station was built using scraps I had on hand.  The measurements below, reflect the measurements of those scraps.  This plan could be modified to suit a variety of material thicknesses.  Please make any necessary adjustments for material widths before cutting out your pieces.  

Warning:  Some chargers and devices produce quite  bit of heat.   Build at your own risk.

**There may be a tutorial or additional plans for using new wood in the future, please check back.**

Materials:

• Scraps, I used scrap 1 x10 boards, 1/4" ply and some hobby boards.
• glue
• nails
• 2 small hinges

Cut List: 
From 3/4 " plywood or board 

• 2-7 3/4" x 12 1/4" (will become sides)

 From 1/4" ply 

• 1 -5 3/4" x 13" middle shelf
• 1 - 9 7/8" x 13 bottom shelf

From 3/8 ply or board

• 3 3/4" x 12 1/2" back
• 1 - 4" x 12 3/8" top shelf
• 2 - 3 3/4 x 3 7/8 dividers

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Free Handrail Plans for Bunk /Loft Bed Storage Steps

This stair rail was made ages ago, when we redid the boys room at the old house.  They were designed by me as part of a 3 piece storage stair system for my son's loft bed, which I modified from plans by Ana White.  

The system I designed includes storage stairs, a shallow bookcase at the top of the stairs, and a hand rail.  Since I admire Ana White so much, I have made my plans available to you for free here on my blog.  I hope you find them useful.

Approximate Finished Dimensions:

29" H x 2 1/2" W x 4 " D

Materials:

2 - 2x2 @ 6 ft

1 - 1x3 @ 6 ft

1 - 2'x4' Masonite project panel 

Cut List:

2- 2x2 @ 1'6 3/4" (ends cut at 45 degree angles as shown in illustration below.  This will be baluster 1 and 2)

1- 2x2 @ 2'10 9/16" (ends cut at 45 degree angles as shown in illustration below.  This will be baluster 3)

1- 2x2 @ 10"  (cross brace 1)

1- 2x2 @ 1'2 1/4" (cross Brace 2)

1- 1x3 @ 3' 4 3/4" (ends cut at parallel 45 degree angles.  measured from long end to shot end on each side.)

Note:  Lucky for you, this was before I had a fancy cross cut miter saw, so although there are angled cuts, the angles are all 45 degrees and can be cut with a cheap miter box which is all I had at the time.  You will have to pay close attention to the direction of your cuts on the upright pieces/balusters, but just look closely at the illustration above and I think you can figure it out.In the diagram above and illustrations below, the blue and green sides will be attached to the the stairs; the yellow and purple sides parallel the front of the stairs. 

Important:  The diagram above is for a railing/storage stair combination attached to the right side of the bunk/loft bed.  If your stairs are on the left side, the angle on the bottom of the balusters needs to be reversed.  If you are confused, it may help you to keep the bottom edge square and physically hold the pieces in position on your staircase.  Then mark the angle direction with a pencil prior to cutting.   The top angle of the balusters are always 45 degrees and parallel the angle of the stairs. 

As with every plan I post, please proceed with the knowledge that I am NOT an expert, I am human and do make mistakes.  Build at your own risk, and always work carefully.  By building these plans, you assume all risks and release me from any liability.  I do not guarantee them in any way.  Please read through all directions before you begin.   With that in mind, if you still want to try them, I'd love to see and hear how your project turns out.  Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Step 1  Attach the cross braces to baluster 1 and 2 as shown.

Step 2 Attach the other end of the 10" cross brace to baluster 2.

Step 3 Attach the other end of the 14 1/2"(1'2 1/2") cross brace to baluster 3.  Note:  The bottom edges of baluster 2 and 3 should line up.

**In my original,  I inserted a decorative Masonite panel by cutting a channel (before assembly), about 1/4 - 1/2" deep and wide enough to accommodate the panel, into the bottom of the handrail, the top of the cross sections, and the front of the balusters above the cross section joint.  The panel is cut just shy of the channel depth added to each side.  I cut out random circle designs, then fitted the panel into the channels during assembly adding glue to keep them secure.

Step 4  Insert panels now if you are using channels.  

I messed up on this sketch.  The panel should stick out above the balusters a little, to fit into the grove on the bottom of the handrail.

Step 5  Add the hand rail.  

Step 6   Proceed to  my post Storage Stair System for a Bunk or Loft Bed - Free Plans to see how the 3 parts go together.

Please be sure to check  the original post about our boys room for pictures of the finished product, and while your at it, stop by to see my  other DIY projects.

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Storage Stair System for a Bunk or Loft Bed - Free Plans

I designed this Storage Stair System for bunk/loft beds a while back as part of a boys' room makeover at our old house.  Since then, I've gotten so much positive feedback from the project that I wanted to share my plans.  You can access the FREE PLANS for each component by clicking the links below.  I have also posted some of my plans including the plan for the Mega Mom Board at ana-white.com, the website that inspired me and gave me the confidence to tackle this project. 

 *Disclaimer:  I am not an expert, I don't pretend to be an expert.  These plans are meant to show what I did and what has worked for our situation, not what you should do.  By using these plans, you assume all risks and responsibilities and release me from any liability.  I do not guarantee them in any way.  Build at your own risk, and check for safety issues before allowing your child to use anything you build.  

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Final assembly directions are below along with an illustration of the loft bead footboard that I used.  You may need to make adjustments for your specific situation.

 Step 1 Attach Steps to Bed Frame.

Step 2 **Attach Bookshelf to Bed Frame and Steps.**

Step 3 Attach Railing to Book Shelf and Steps.

 **The Back of the Book Shelf Overhangs the Back Of the Steps to Accommodate the Baseboard.

Plans for Bunk/Loft Bed Stair System Shallow Bookshelf

*BTW, I've made these plans available on Ana White's website.  You can find them at
http://ana-white.com/2013/05/plans/storage-stairs-bunk-or-loft-bed

A few people have asked about the steps I built a while back for my boy's room at the old house.  At the time, I built the loft bed from Ana White's plan with minor modifications.  However, I couldn't find plans that I liked for the stairs.  At least not free ones.  So with no experience, I drafted a set built them and couldn't be happier with how they turned out.

I love these stairs!  And why wouldn't I?

They have: 

• 2 deep compartments which can store toys or extra bed linens
• a shallow compartment in the top step that is perfect for treasures or those large flat books
• a small shelf under the middle stair that fits a rolled up sleeping bag perfectly.
• a large cubby under the top step that can be used as a crawl through, suitcase storage, could be divided into smaller cubbies or could have doors attached.  

Over a year later these storage stairs are still holding together beautifully even after the move.  Now, it is time to share the plans with you for free.  

The usual caveats apply.  I am no expert, build at your own risk and work carefully.  By building these plans you assume all risks and release me from any liability. I do not guarantee them in any way.  With that said, if you still want to try the plans I'd love to see and hear how your project turns out.  You can let me know in the comments section below.

Finished Dimensions:
34 5/8" H x 20" W x 42" D

Materials:

1x3 

3/4 plywood (I used Purebond)

Kreg Jig and 1 1/4  pocket screws

3 sets of hinges

Tools:

Table saw/ circular saw

tape measure

screwdriver

drill

pencil

Cut List:

3 - 1x3 @ 20 (tread brace of 3 steps)

4 - 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 (sides of bottom 2 steps)

2 - 5 3/4 x 17 1/2 (sides of top step)

2 - 20 x 9 1/2 (treads of bottom  and middle steps)

1 - 20 x 16 3/4 (tread of top step)

3 - 20 x 10 3/4 (front of bottom step, shelf and base of middle step)

1 - 20 x 22.5 (front of middle step)

2 - 20 x 33 7/8 (front and back of top step)

1 - 10 3/4 x 18.5 (bottom step base)

1 - 20 x 17 1/2 (top step base)

1 - 17 1/2 x 18 1/2 ( top step compartment base)

Step 1

• Attach sides of the bottom step to the front of the bottom step from the inside with pocket screws.
• Attach bottom step base from underneath with pocket screws.

Step 2

• Attach sides of the middle step to the shelf of the middle step with pocket hole screws from the inside of the step.
• Attach the front of the middle step from the inside with pocket screws.
• Attach bottom step base from underneath with pocket screws.

Step 3

•  Attach sides of the top step to top shelf compartment base with pocket hole screws from the inside of the step.

• Attach front and back of top step from the inside with pocket screws.
• Attach the top step base from underneath with pocket screws. (although the top step base is shown in the same color it is NOT the same size as the top shelf compartment base.

Step 4

•  Join bottom to the middle with pocket screws, then middle to top in a similar fashion. I chose not to glue the top step to the middle step so I could take them apart to move them.  

Step 5

• Add 1 x 3 tread braces to each step. Again, I used pocket holes screwed from the inside.  It would be easier to just screw down from the top.

Step 6

• Attach the stair treads to each stair with hinges.

Step 7

• Finish as desired.
• Be sure to securely attach the stair to your bunk or loft bed.  I recommend placing the stairs between the wall and the bed or adding a stair rail, especially with younger kids.

Good Luck!

I now have free plans for all 3 parts shown above:  
stairs, 
bookshelf, 
and railing.  

To find the free plans and how to connect the finished parts please visit my post Storage Stair System for Bunk/Loft Beds.

Please check out all of my  DIY projects, and  free plans!

Free Storage Stairs Plans for a Loft Bed

*BTW, I've made these plans available on Ana White's website.  You can find them at
http://ana-white.com/2013/05/plans/storage-stairs-bunk-or-loft-bed

A few people have asked about the steps I built a while back for my boy's room at the old house.  At the time, I built the loft bed from Ana White's plan with minor modifications.  However, I couldn't find plans that I liked for the stairs.  At least not free ones.  So with no experience, I drafted a set built them and couldn't be happier with how they turned out.

I love these stairs!  And why wouldn't I?

They have: 

• 2 deep compartments which can store toys or extra bed linens
• a shallow compartment in the top step that is perfect for treasures or those large flat books
• a small shelf under the middle stair that fits a rolled up sleeping bag perfectly.
• a large cubby under the top step that can be used as a crawl through, suitcase storage, could be divided into smaller cubbies or could have doors attached.  

Over a year later these storage stairs are still holding together beautifully even after the move.  Now, it is time to share the plans with you for free.  

The usual caveats apply.  I am no expert, build at your own risk and work carefully.  By building these plans you assume all risks and release me from any liability. I do not guarantee them in any way.  With that said, if you still want to try the plans I'd love to see and hear how your project turns out.  You can let me know in the comments section below.

Finished Dimensions:
34 5/8" H x 20" W x 42" D

Materials:

1x3 

3/4 plywood (I used Purebond)

Kreg Jig and 1 1/4  pocket screws

3 sets of hinges

Tools:

Table saw/ circular saw

tape measure

screwdriver

drill

pencil

Cut List:

3 - 1x3 @ 20 (tread brace of 3 steps)

4 - 10 3/4 x 10 3/4 (sides of bottom 2 steps)

2 - 5 3/4 x 17 1/2 (sides of top step)

2 - 20 x 9 1/2 (treads of bottom  and middle steps)

1 - 20 x 16 3/4 (tread of top step)

3 - 20 x 10 3/4 (front of bottom step, shelf and base of middle step)

1 - 20 x 22.5 (front of middle step)

2 - 20 x 33 7/8 (front and back of top step)

1 - 10 3/4 x 18.5 (bottom step base)

1 - 20 x 17 1/2 (top step base)

1 - 17 1/2 x 18 1/2 ( top step compartment base)

Step 1

• Attach sides of the bottom step to the front of the bottom step from the inside with pocket screws.
• Attach bottom step base from underneath with pocket screws.

Step 2

• Attach sides of the middle step to the shelf of the middle step with pocket hole screws from the inside of the step.
• Attach front of middle step from the inside with pocket screws.
• Attach bottom step base from underneath with pocket screws.

Step 3

•  Attach sides of the top step to top shelf compartment base with pocket hole screws from the inside of the step.

• Attach front and back of top step from the inside with pocket screws.
• Attach the top step base from underneath with pocket screws. (although the top step base is shown in the same color it is NOT the same size as the top shelf compartment base.

Step 4

•  Join bottom to the middle with pocket screws, then middle to top in a similar fashion. I chose not to glue the top step to the middle step so I could take them apart to move them.  

Step 5

• Add 1 x 3 tread braces to each step. Again, I used pocket holes screwed from the inside.  It would be easier to just screw down from the top.

Step 6

• Attach the stair treads to each stair with hinges.

Step 7

• Finish as desired.
• Be sure to securely attach the stair to your bunk or loft bed.  I recommend placing the stairs between the wall and the bed or adding a stair rail, especially with younger kids.

Good Luck!

I now have free plans for :  
stairs
and railing.  

To find the free plans and how to connect the finished parts please visit my post Storage Stair System for Bunk/Loft Beds.

Please check out all of my  DIY projects and free plans!

Plans for the "Mega Mom Board"

Here are the plans I used for the Mega Mom Board.  Be sure to check out the original post to see the inspiration for this project, and other mom boards/command centers that will inspire you.

*Coming Soon*
Mom Board 2.0
Check back  often to see when the free plans and finished product images post.