66 JULY 2018 Australian Handyman
T
he essence of versatility, this
shape-shifting piece transforms
from a toddler’s highchair into
a cool desk as your child grows and
their needs change.
Budget friendly and space saving,
it’s perfect for smaller rooms. Made
from just a single sheet of ply wood, it’s
also fun and easy to put together, a bit
like assembling a Lego construction.here’s room at the top for food and
a favourite book or toy as a highchair,
and as a desk, it provides simple storage.
When it comes to decorating it, you
can be as creative as you like. It can be
painted, wallpapered, coated with
chalkboard paint – the sky’s the limit.
Don’t tell them, but this is the
best hand-me-down your children
will ever have! ▶CUTTING LIST
PART SIZE (mm) No
Plywood
Sides 1000 x 550 2
Tabletop 550 x 300 1
Seat 550 x 300 1
Seat back 550 x 200 1
Footrest 550 x 250 1
Base 550 x 250 1
Base support 550 x 250 1WHAT YOU NEED
- Ecoply 2400 x 1200 x 15mm
CD structural plywood - PVA adhesive
- Haron 6mm dowel
jointing kit - Porta oak dowel
25mm x 1.2m - Jigsaw
- Circular saw
- Drill
- Clamps
- Sandpaper
- Tape measure
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Paint
- Paintbrush
HIGHCHAIR AND
DESK IN ONE
Make a durable piece of furniture that grows with
your little one – a highchair for today, a desk for later
PROJECT AND PICTURES SUE FERRIS