Learning Tower Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about learning tower plans. If you want to learn more about building a learning tower, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are many other designs and plans to choose from when building projects for your backyard, so make sure you take a close look over the related plans that are featured on our site.

There are many plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the chair plans featured on our website. Plan everything with attention and adjust the size and the shape of the learning tower to suit your needs. Plumb the legs and make sure the corners are right-angled before inserting the galvanized screws into place. Drill pilot or pocket holes to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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Building a learning tower

Cut & Shopping Lists

A – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 36″ long LEGS
B – 4 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 15″ long SIDES
C – 6 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 15″ long SIDES
D – 8 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 15″ long, 2 pieces – 15″ long SUPPORTS
E – 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 18″ long BOTTOM

1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 12 ft
2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 3 ft
2 1/2″ screws
1 5/8″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
wood filler
wood glue
stain/paint

Tools

Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

Post hole digger, Concrete mixer

Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

One day

Building a learning tower

Building the faces of the learning tower

The first step of the learning tower is to build the sides of the learning tower. In order to get a professional result, we recommend you to build the legs and the bottom supports out of 2×2 lumber. In addition, use 1×6 slats to build the rails, making sure you pay attention to the diagram.

Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and secure them to the legs using screws. Make sure the corners are right-angled and add glue to enhance the bond of the joints.

Fitting the side components

Continue the project by locking the sides of the learning tower together. Cut the components out of 1×6 lumber and 2×2 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends and secure them to the legs using screws and waterproof glue.

Check if the corners are square and pay attention to the details described in the diagram. Use a jigsaw to make the curved cuts and smooth the edges using a sandpaper.

Fitting the bottom slats

In order to get the job done in a professional result, we recommend you to attach the 1×8 slats to the supports. As you can easily notice in the image, you can adjust the height at which you place the bottom slats, by setting them to the 2×2 supports.

Learning tower plans

One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the pilot holes with wood putty and smooth the surface with 120-grit sandpaper.

Top Tip: If you want to enhance the look of the woodworking project and to protect the learning tower from decay, we recommend you to cover the components with paint or stain. Place the chair in a proper location and move it whenever necessary.

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Learning Tower Plans

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