DIY Back To School Wall Easel

By RYOBI Nation

SKILL
intermediate

Let your kids show off their creativity without having to scrub crayon or marker off your walls 🎨 Simply tear off the paper to get a fresh canvas for all your creations!

Tools

  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Air Strike 18 GA Brad Nailer
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Jig Saw
  • 18V ONE+ 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-1/2" Angle Grinder/Cut-Off Tool

Accessories

  • 3 PC. 4-1/2" Metal Cutting Wheel Set
  • 65 PC. DRILL AND IMPACT DRIVE SET
  • 7 PC. 5" RANDOM ORBIT SANDER SAND PAPER
  • Hex Shank Countersinks - 4 Pack

Materials

  • 1"x2"x4'
  • 1-1/2" Hole Saw
  • 1/2"x3' Dowel
  • 2"x4" Wood Board
  • 3" Hole Saw
  • Butcher Paper
  • Crayons
  • Flat Metal Bar
  • Plastic Cups

Steps

STEP 1

Cut all of the wood to size.

Tools

Miter Saw
Cutting wood

STEP 2

Drill holes on each side of the wood using the 1-1/2" Hole Saw.

Tools

Drill
Drilling holes

STEP 3

Drill two holes for cupholders using the 3" Hole Saw.

Tools

Drill

Materials

3" Hole Saw
Drill holes

STEP 4

Cut out divets in the wood for the dowel that will hold the paper roll.

Tools

Jigsaw
Cutting wood

STEP 5

Drill pilot holes in the wood where the pieces will be attached together. Attach the pieces of wood together.

Tools

Drill
Drilling pilot holes together

STEP 6

Nail the pieces of wood together for stability.

Tools

Brad Nailer
Nailing wood

STEP 7

Cut the metal rod to the size of the top piece of the easel.

Tools

Angle Grinder
Cutting metal

STEP 8

Attach the metal rod to the back of the top piece of the easel for support. Assemble the easel, attaching a roll of butcher paper, then mount on the desired wall.

Tools

Drill
Attaching metal