What you'll need
Materials
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How to make it
Glue small washers and nuts in place or skip them if the person might put things in their mouth.
1Sand the board
Sand every edge and corner until it's smooth to the touch.
2Lay out the pieces
Arrange the hardware on the board with space between each one. Mark spots in pencil.
3Drill the bolt holes
Drill holes for the carriage bolts. Push the bolts up from underneath.
4Screw on the hardware
Screw the latch, chain, hook and switch plate into place. Use screws shorter than the board is thick.
5Check for sharp bits
Run your hand over everything. File or tape any sharp edge or screw tip.
6Twist the first nut
Set the board on the table and start one nut by hand. Then hand it over.
Edie's tipUse the biggest bolts the hardware store has. Large nuts are easier to see and to turn with stiff fingers.
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