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DIY Knobs for a Toy Stove

A real stove can't be operated without knobs, and children will notice if one is broken or missing from their toy. Whether you're making a handmade toy stove or restoring a store-bought one, knobs must work and be attached. Knobs that actually turn can be made using the tools in your garage and some leftover scraps you have from a different project. Attention to detail is the key to any project and operable knobs are sure to bring a smile to your child's face.

Things You'll Need

Drill
Door knob bit
Sandpaper
Acrylic paint
Paintbrush
Sealer (optional)
Metallic paint pen
Drill bit
Bolts and nuts
Industrial strength glue

Instructions

- 1
  Attach a 2-inch hole saw, commonly known as a door knob drill bit to your drill.
- 2
  Drill through three-quarter inch plywood five times to make a 2-inch round knob for each stove element and the oven. Sand the edges of the knobs smooth to prevent splinters.
- 3
  Paint the knobs black using acrylic paint. Use a metallic paint pen and mark straight lines on your knobs to mimic the lines on your stove knobs. Consider sealing the project with a top coat to make the knobs washable.
- 4
  Switch to a drill bit to the size of your bolt hardware. Drill an impression in the center-back of each knob. Fill the impression with industrial strength glue and set the head of the bolt inside. Let the knobs dry over night.
- 5
  Drill a hole through the stove in the position for each knob. Insert the bolt and tighten the nut.

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