HGTV and RYOBI

DIY Back To School Wall Easel

By RYOBI Nation

SKILL
intermediate

Let your kids show off their creativity without having to scrub crayon or marker off your walls 🎨 Simply tear off the paper to get a fresh canvas for all your creations!

Tools

  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Air Strike 18 GA Brad Nailer
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Jig Saw
  • 18V ONE+ 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 4-1/2" Angle Grinder/Cut-Off Tool

Accessories

  • 3 PC. 4-1/2" Metal Cutting Wheel Set
  • 65 PC. DRILL AND IMPACT DRIVE SET
  • 7 PC. 5" RANDOM ORBIT SANDER SAND PAPER
  • Hex Shank Countersinks - 4 Pack

Materials

  • 1"x2"x4'
  • 1-1/2" Hole Saw
  • 1/2"x3' Dowel
  • 2"x4" Wood Board
  • 3" Hole Saw
  • Butcher Paper
  • Crayons
  • Flat Metal Bar
  • Plastic Cups

Steps

STEP 1

Cut all of the wood to size.

Tools

Miter Saw
Cutting wood

STEP 2

Drill holes on each side of the wood using the 1-1/2" Hole Saw.

Tools

Drill
Drilling holes

STEP 3

Drill two holes for cupholders using the 3" Hole Saw.

Tools

Drill

Materials

3" Hole Saw
Drill holes

STEP 4

Cut out divets in the wood for the dowel that will hold the paper roll.

Tools

Jigsaw
Cutting wood

STEP 5

Drill pilot holes in the wood where the pieces will be attached together. Attach the pieces of wood together.

Tools

Drill
Drilling pilot holes together

STEP 6

Nail the pieces of wood together for stability.

Tools

Brad Nailer
Nailing wood

STEP 7

Cut the metal rod to the size of the top piece of the easel.

Tools

Angle Grinder
Cutting metal

STEP 8

Attach the metal rod to the back of the top piece of the easel for support. Assemble the easel, attaching a roll of butcher paper, then mount on the desired wall.

Tools

Drill
Attaching metal