DIY American Girl Doll School Desk

It’s that time of year again, even for our dolls.  My girls like their dolls to do the same things as them during the year, so back to school time means the dolls need to prepare also!  I designed this American Girl Doll School desk that is easy to build, and you can probably just use scrap wood leftover from previous projects.  The great thing is, since it’s so easy to build, you can make several for all your dolls!  Create a complete classroom setting for your American Girl Dolls!

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Shopping list:

1 – 1/2’’ (Plywood) @ 2’ x 4’ – There will be extra.

1 – 1×4 @ 6’

Wood Glue

18 Gauge Nailer

3/4’’ Nails for 18 Gauge Nailer

1 1/4’’ Nails for 18 Gauge Nailer

Cut List:

2 – 3/4 x 3/4 @ 11’’ – Back Legs

1 – 3/4 x 3/4 @ 7’’ – Front Left Leg

1 – 3/4 x 3/4 @ 4’’ – Front Right Leg

3 – 3/4 x 3/4 @ 5 1/4’’ – Front and Back Seat Support & Bottom Back Support

3 – 3/4 x 3/4 @ 4’’ – Left and Right Side Seat Support & Desk Support

2 – 1/2 x 1/2 (plywood) @ 4’’ – Bottom Side Leg Support

2 – 1/2 x 1/2 (plywood) @ 5 1/4’’ – Bottom Front and Back Leg Support

1 – 1/2’’ (plywood) @ 5 3/4’’ x 6 3/4’’ – Seat – See Diagram for cutting out leg notches.

1 – 3/4 x 1 1/2’’ @ 5 1/4’’ – Top of Back Support

1 – 1/2’’ (plywood) @ 9’’ x 3 3/4’’ – Desk – See Diagram for Desk Dimensions

Tools:

18 Gauge Nailer

Jig Saw

Tape Measure

Miter Saw

Table Saw

Drill

Hearing Protection

Safety Glasses

Pencil

Sanding Block

Step 1:

Nail the seat support to the back legs.

Step 2:

Attach all seat supports to the legs.  I used wood glue and nailed into place.

Step 3:

Attach bottom left and right side leg supports.

Step 4:

Attach the bottom front and back leg supports.

Step 5:

Glue the seat into place and then nail for extra support.

Step 6:

Attach the back supports to the chair.  See picture below.

Step 7:

Attach the armrest support.

Step 8:

Glue and then nail on the desk top.

You are now finished building.  You need to fill in the nail holes with spackle, sand it, prime, and then paint the color of your choice!  Such a fun little easy project!  This would also make a great gift.