Shop or Lemonade Stand.pdf

Building A Lemonade Stand

Here's a refreshing twist on a favourite summer pastime.

Project Level: Advanced

This brightly coloured refreshment cart will bring a taste of the Caribbean to

any neighbourhood. Whether entertaining or selling lemonade kerbside, you

and your kids can enjoy and use this project all summer.

Lowe's is happy to provide this information as a service

Tools and Materials

• Circular Saw

• Drill/driver with bits

• Hammer

• Tape measure

• Dust mask

• Goggles

• Hearing Protection

• Unfinished oak two-door wall

cabinet - 30 x 30 x 12 inches

• 2 unfinished oak cabinet skins

• 1/2-inch-thick plywood

• 5 (4- x 36-inch) tabletop

• 16 (1 3/4-inch) galvanized

carriage bolts

• 1 quart paint (Laura

Ashley Home, Taupe 3

#609, high gloss)

• 21/2-inch wood screws

• 2 white metal hooks

• 2 (2-inch) wood ball

knobs

• 8-foot, 2-inch wood

market umbrella

• Pole anchor

• 2 (20- to 40-pound)

bags sand

• 4 swivel industrial

casters

• 16 locker washers

• 16 hex nuts

• 1 quart primer

• Black spray paint

• Polyurethane

For more step-by-step photos and a different look, SEE ADDITONAL

INFORMATION

Step 1: Assemble the two-door cabinet according to manufacturer's

instructions.

Step 2: Gently pry away cabinet backing. Replace the backing with pine

board cut to 30 x 30 inches for durability.

Step 3: Measure to centre of cabinet top, and drill a 1 1/2-inch-diameter

hole. Measure to centre of cabinet shelf, and drill another 1 1/2-inch-

diameter hole. Then measure to centre of tabletop, and drill a 1 1/2-inch-

diameter hole.

Step 4: Drill pilot holes in base of cabinet for casters. Using galvanized

carriage bolts, affix casters to cabinet base from the inside. Secure casters

with locker washers and hex nuts on the outside.

Step 5: Prime all pieces of the cabinet except the top and the underside of

the tabletop.

Step 6: Select a panel to use as a marquee, and cover with two coats of

chalkboard paint. Frame panel with scalloped wood trim, and decorate with

simple stripes.

Step 7: Paint front of cabinet using your favourite bright colours. We used a

citrus theme.

Step 8: Paint tabletop using a stencil and other

designs.

Step 9: Using 1 1/2-inch wood screws, attach the

tabletop from the inside of the cabinet up through

the tabletop.

Step 10: Spray paint two hooks and two wooden

knobs, and attach to cabinet when dry. Note: Drill

hole 1/4 inch to the outside of the original hole to

allow for new knob size.

Step 11 : Apply a clear polyurethane sealer to the

whole piece to protect the finish.

Step 12: Using a drop cloth to protect the work area, lay umbrella canvas

on flat surface.

Step 13: Paint stripes and a scallop design using acrylic paints mixed with

water.

Step 14: Stencil pattern to match tabletop.

Step 15: Using a saw, remove 6 inches from the

bottom of the umbrella stand to balance the weight

of the umbrella and cabinet.

Step 16: Attach pole anchor in bottom of cabinet to

hold umbrella firmly in place. Placing 2 10-pound

bags of sand in the bottom of the cabinet when

rolling on an uneven surface prevents tipping.

Stencils add a decorative

touch to the top.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Step 1A: Apply wood glue to the outer sides of the cabinet.

Step 1B: Attach the unfinished cabinet skins to the outer sides of the

wall cabinet using wood glue. Allow to dry. Place bricks or other heavy

objects on top to hold panels in position until glue sets, approximately

30 minutes.

Step 2: Cut paint-grade 1/2-inch-thick plywood to 30 x 30 inches, and attach to

back of cabinet with wood glue and finishing nails. This adds support for balance

to the cabinet.

Step 3: Turn cabinet upside down, and glue four corner

blocks, cut from a 1 x 6, to fill the lip and to create a base

for casters.

Step 4: To find centre of cabinet top, place an "X" from

corner to corner. Drill a 1 1/2-inch-diameter hole. (Note:

Umbrellas poles may vary in diameter, so check yours, and

drill holes accordingly.) To find the centre of the tabletop,

place it on top of the cabinet. With your measuring tape,

balance the space at an equal distance, and trace the

rectangle onto the tabletop. Use the "X" method again to find the approximate

centre of the tabletop. Drill hole in tabletop.

Step 5: Drill pilot holes in corner blocks through cabinet base for casters. Using 1

3/4-inch galvanized carriage bolts; affix casters to cabinet base from the outside.

Secure casters with locker washers and hex nuts on the inside.

Step 6: Prime all pieces of the cabinet and tabletop.

Step 7: Paint the tabletop and cabinet inside and out. Let dry completely.

Step 8: Using 2 1/2-inch wood screws, attach the tabletop

from the inside of the cabinet.

Step 9: Add painted decorative touches to the front of

cabinet and tabletop as you wish. Your choice of umbrella

may help you determine what to paint.

Step 10: Apply a clear polyurethane sealer to the whole

piece to protect the finish.

Step 11: Spray paint two wooden knobs and the hooks;

attach to cabinet when dry.

Step 12: Using a saw, remove up to 6 inches from the bottom of your umbrella

pole to balance the weight of the umbrella and cabinet.

Step 13: Attach a pole anchor to inside base of the cabinet to hold umbrella in

place. Poles and pole anchors vary in size, so check your umbrella. Place two 20-

to 40-pound bags of sand in the bottom of cabinet for stability.

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