Construct an A-frame standing chalkboard easel signal in your out of doors wedding ceremony, get together, or different occasion. The straightforward woodworking plan consists of 2 sizes of wooden chalkboard easel indicators.
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DIY Chalkboard Easel Signal
Hello, it’s Amy from Hertoolbelt again with one other construct plan. I like the look of chalkboard easels at events, weddings and even vacation decorations.
I’ve had an A-Body chalkboard easel on my To-Do record for some time. Whereas planning a summer season social with the neighborhood women, it was the right time to mark it off my record.
On the get together we served a lemonade bar impressed by this one, and the standing chalkboard is the right place to point out the flavored lemonade directions.
We additionally constructed smaller easels for an additional get together to point out our theme for the get together.
These standing chalkboard indicators are nice for welcoming company and itemizing menu gadgets or seating charts — and so they make nice porch decor after the get together, too!
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Methods to Construct a DIY Chalkboard Easel
The printable woodworking plan consists of full directions for constructing each a big A-frame chalkboard easel and a small chalkboard easel signal (although the small easel remains to be a lot massive for steering company!)
Dimensions
The big chalkboard easel signal measures roughly 42″ tall x 24″ vast x 24″ deep, with a chalkboard floor of 19″ x 31″.
You possibly can construct 3 easels from one sheet of plywood/chalkboard panel. 
The small chalkboard easel signal measures roughly 29 3/4″ tall x 16 1/2″ vast x 16″ deep, with a chalkboard floor of 12 1/2″ x 20″.
You possibly can construct 7 small chalkboard easels from one sheet of plywood/chalkboard panel.
Supplies and Instruments
Each chalkboard easel indicators are constructed utilizing reasonably priced 1″ x 3″ x 8′ boards (precise ¾” x 2 ½”).
Learn our tips for picking the straightest and best boards for building.
The smaller easel options boards that had been ripped to a smaller width, which is elective so you may construct this while not having a desk noticed. (Although a desk noticed is a good addition to a workshop, particularly in case you build a table saw workbench like this!)
You’ll additionally want a sheet of ¼” x 4’ x 8’ plywood sheet or underlayment and chalkboard paint.
As an alternative choice to portray your individual chalkboard, many shops now supply pre-painted chalkboard panels. You may additionally substitute a whiteboard dry erase panel or a chalkboard whiteboard panel.
The {hardware} is vital for this folding chalkboard to face! You’ll simply want a pair of butt hinges and a brief size of rope, string, or chain.
You’ll want the next instruments to construct this chalkboard A-frame signal:
The woodworking plans embody particulars for utilizing a router to chop a channel for the chalkboard panel to slip in.
In the event you don’t have a router, you may choose to chop the chalkboard panel just a little bit bigger and staple, screw, or nail the panel to the again aspect of every aspect of the easel.
The easel is assembled utilizing pocket holes (drilled utilizing a pocket hole jig) so don’t overlook the pocket hole screws, too!
Undecided about writing on the chalkboard when you’ve constructed it?
Learn our tips for great chalk art here,
do that chalkboard stencil method
or use this hack to make faux chalkboard signs.
Suggestions for Constructing a Chalkboard Easel Signal
Portray the Chalkboard Panel
To make the portray course of simpler, it’s possible you’ll wish to sand and paint the plywood with the chalkboard paint earlier than assembling the body.
I sanded the plywood rather well, utilized a coat of primer and let dry. Then I flippantly sanded the primer so the floor can be pretty clean for the chalkboard paint.
Putting in the Hinges
Whenever you set up the hinges on the bottom of the framed chalkboard panels, remember to depart area for the hinges to have the ability to transfer (about 1/4″).
Mark the holes for the hinge screws and pre-drill the holes to keep away from splitting the wooden. 
We’d like to see how you employ your standing chalkboard easel! Ship us a photograph right here or tag #imaremodelaholic on Instagram to point out off your work.
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Revealed 13 June 2015 // Up to date 8 March 2021
