American Girl Stove

A while back I made an American Girl Refrigerator that my kids just loved.  Even my son was all about playing with that thing!  The kids still like it but it was time to add an addition to the kitchen family.  So here it is, a fabulous American Girl Stove.  I am beginning to think this is just the start of a wonderful kitchen set.  After all, it won’t be complete until after we add a sink, dishwasher, washer/dryer and more!  My wheels are tuning and I am drawing up some amazing plans in my head for the near future.  Let’s just get those ideas in motion!

This is actually a pretty simple project and I can’t say enough how much I love the way it turned out.  This would make a great gift for some special little girl.  Heck, what am I saying?  It will make a great gift for any doll lover, big or small! ?

 Shopping list:

1 – 1/2’’ @ 2’ x 4’ (Plywood or any 1/2’’ piece of wood)
2 – CPU 80mm Cooling Fan Grill
2 – CPU 50mm Cooling Fan Grill
1 – Wood Glue
5/8’’ Nails for 18 Gauge Nailer
4 – 1’’ Maple Button Top Wood Plugs
1 – Plexiglass Sheet

Cut List:

2 – 1/2’’ @ 6 1/2’’ x 8 1/2’’ – Sides of Stove

2 – 1/2’’ @ 1 5/8’’ x 6 1/2’’ – Side Supports

1 – 1/2’’ @ 6 1/2’’ x 9’’ – Top of Stove

1 – 1/2’’ @ 9’’ x 9 3/8’’ – Back of Stove

1 – 1/2’’ @ 6 1/2’’ x 8’’ – Stove Bottom

4 – 1/2’’ @ 1/2’’ x 6 1/2’’ – Stove Rack Supports

1 – 1/2’’ @ 2’’ x 8 7/8’’ – Broiler Cover

1 – 1/2’’ @ 1’’ x 8 3/4’’ – Top of Stove Door **

1 – 1/2’’ @ 1 1/2’’ x 8 3/4’’ – Bottom of Stove Door**

2 – 1/2’’ @ 2’’ x 4 1/4’’ – Sides of Stove Door**

1 – 1/2’’ @ 4 3/4’’ x 5 1/4’’ – Plexiglass Window

1 – 1/2’’ @ 1/2’’ x 7 3/4’’ – Stove Handle

2 – 1/2’’ @ 6 1/4’’ x 7 3/4’’ – Stove Racks (I actually used something that looked like a metal rack, so you can be creative here.  Cut a wire basket, use peg board, or just cut a sheet of wood to fit.  Anything will work as long as it’s sturdy)

Tools:

18 Gauge Nailer
Tape Measure
Miter Saw
Table Saw
Hearing Protection 
Safety Glasses 
Pencil
Sanding Block

Step 1:

Attach the side support to the side of the stove.  Repeat for the other side.

Step 2:

Attach the top of the stove to the sides.  Use wood glue and nail into place.

Step 3:

Attach the back of the stove using wood glue and nailing into place. The top needs to have 2″ showing for the knobs to placed on. See picture below.

Step 4:

Place the bottom of the stove on to the side supports.  Secure it into place.

Step 5:

Take the four rack supports and nail them from the inside into place.  You can adjust them higher or lower than what I did, just make sure they line up so the rack isn’t slanted.

Step 6:

Attach the broiler cover.  This piece will not actually open or close.

Step 7:

Put together the stove door by following the picture below.  Use the sides of stove door**, top of stove door**, and bottom of stove door**.

Step 8:

Take the plexi glass and screw four tiny holes in each corner.  Place it over the stove door and screw the screws into place.  Be careful NOT to screw them in too tight as they will split the plexi glass.

Step 9:

Attach the oven handle to the door and then attach the door to the oven.  I would already have this piece painted before attaching.

Step 10:

Paint your knobs and put them into place.  Also, screw in your burners.  They look so real!