Ice cream stand

Difficulty Level - Intermediate

Ice Cream Stand

Switch up your run-of-the-mill lemonade stand with an Ice Cream Stand that you can deck out with all your favorite treats!

  • Step 1

    Step 1

    Cut out all material using the Lumber & Sheet Cut Layout Guide. Some initial sanding can be done after cutting the boards and panels.Sanding pieces prior to building can make the process easier before final assembly.

  • Step 2

    Step 2

    Measure and cut the (2) awning supports with the jig saw.

  • Step 3

    Step 3

    Measure 3-1/2” on both sides of the sign panel as shown in the diagram. Then connect the points with a 22-1/4” radius arc. Cut using a jig saw. Sand edges smooth.

  • Step 4

    Step 4

    Follow the diagram to create half circles on the trim board for the awning. Cut using a jig saw. Sand edges smooth.

  • Step 5

    Step 5

    Align (1) 16” side slat to (1) 2” x 2” x 19-1/2” inner support and (1) 19-1/2” back support. Glue and nail together using the 1-1/2” brad nails

  • Step 6

    Step 6

    Continue adding side slats to fill the supports. Leave a 1/2” gap in between slats. Repeat Steps 5 & 6 to build a second set.

  • Step 7

    Step 7

    Stand both sides up as shown in the diagram. Align a 24” front slat to the front. Attach with glue and 1-1/2” brad nails. Align a 22-1/2” bottom support to the inside of the backside. Glue and nail together.

  • Step 8

    Step 8

    Continue adding the front slats to the table base assembly.

  • Step 9

    Step 9

    Align the tabletop to the table base. Attach with glue and nail together.

  • Step 10

    Step 10

    Align the 48” post to the back of the table assembly. Glue and nail together for the inside of the back support boards.

  • Step 11

    Step 11

    Measure 24-5/8” from the tabletop and mark on each post. Align the sign panel to the marks. Glue and nail together

  • Step 12

    Step 12

    Align the awning to fit on the angled cuts of the awning support boards. Allow the panel to overhang by 1/2”. Attach with glue and brad nails.

  • Step 13

    Step 13

    Attach the scalloped board to the front of the awning. It should fit under the 1/2” overhang. Attach with glue and brad nails.

  • Step 14

    Step 14

    Align the awning assembly to the posts and sign panel. Attach with glue and brad nails

  • Step 15

    Step 15

    Sand as needed and paint as desired.