How to Make a Foldable Lemonade Stand

Kids have fun operating their own lemonade stand.

Homemade lemonade and a folding lemonade stand is all you need to add to kids' summer fun. You can make the stand out of wood or cardboard. The wooden stand will last a long time and will be quite sturdy. A folding lemonade stand can be stashed away easily in your garage or basement.

Things You'll Need

• Plywood
• Wood cutter
• Hinges and screws
• Screwdriver
• Tape measure

Instructions

1. 

   Measure the height of the child who will be operating the lemonade stand.

   Measure the height of the child who will be operating the lemonade stand. Use half of this height and cut a piece of thin plywood with a width of about 20-25 inches. This is the counter top for the stand.

2. 

   Cut 2 more pieces of thin plywood.

   Cut 2 more pieces of thin plywood with the height of the first one and a width of about 12 inches each.

3. 

   Attach hinges using screws.

   Lay the first piece of plywood against the wall or on the floor and attach the hinges to it using screws and a screwdriver. Attach the other piece of plywood to the counter top piece with hinges.

4. 

   Screw the counter top in place to the sides.

   Screw the counter top in place to the sides. You can also use hinges to attach another plywood piece with the width of 20-25 inches for the front of the lemonade stand.

5. 

   Use sandpaper to get rid of any splinters or uneven surfaces.

   Laminate the plywood if you want smooth edges, or use sandpaper to get rid of any splinters or uneven surfaces.

6. 

   Paint your folding lemonade stand.

   Paint your folding lemonade stand a bright color.

Tips & Warnings

• Decorate your lemonade stand to personalize it.

• Ask for help when cutting the plywood.

• You can add a wooden handle to the front of the stand so that you can lift it up easily when it is folded.

• Check for home business legal regulations in your vicinity to confirm if you are authorized to sell lemonade from your house.

References

• HandyMan Wire: Building a Small Folding Table