the only thing this does not mention is how it does not lay flat onto the wall. with hangers like the one used above it may be even worst. this can be annoying when writing and or very visually unappealing. our solution was to use 5lb rated industrial double sided tape ($15 at home depot). lay strips onto all 4 sides before aligning it and drilling. little tricky but when done right it sticks like a beast and looks really good. dont want to think about when we have to remove it. might be an ugly scene but for now, live a little.

12 2X4X10? planks
4 1X4X10? planks (for the barre thing)
2 White tileboard panels
2 4?X4? cork panels (for the ends or “wings”)
A whole lot of .75? quarter round or stop moulding for the inside of the frame; this is what holds the panels in the main frame.
4? hex bolt screws for mounting it
1.25? X.25?and .75?X.25? flat moulding (for the barre thing)
Gorilla Glue
Wood Finish and wax or polyurethane
42” oriental spanner piece for the middle (this holds the two whiteboard panels together)

How to build it:

1. Take one 2X4, measure it at 8? and make forty five degree angles on both ends pointing towards each other like this: / \
2. Take another 2X4, measure it at 8? and make forty five degree angles on each end going parallel like this: / /
3. Do this for the bottom two pieces and the top two pieces.
4. Take two 2X4’s, measure them at 4? and make forty five degree angles on both ends pointing towards each other like this: / \ These are the side pieces.
5. Now for something challenging. Take one 2X4, measure it at 42” and cut it straight down the middle on its big side. These two pieces will function as the interior posts between the whiteboard panels and the wings.
6. Take four 2X4’s, measure them at 4’ and make forty five degree angles on both ends going parallel like this \ \ These make up the wings of the board.
7. Take a 1X4, measure it at 4’ on each end and make a forty five degree angle one only one end like this\ These two pieces go on the wing pieces.
8. Take the two 4’ 2X4 pieces used for the base (That is the bottom of the board) and the two 4’ 1X4 pieces, line up the 1X4 with the angle on the 2X4 so that they meet flush together forming one angle like this \ Measure .5” out from the back of the 2X4 so that there is a .5” gap. This is so the wing boards can fit into the frame. Put some gorilla glue in between the two pieces and let it dry for about 12 hours. Do this for the other 1X4 and 2X4 piece. Now you have the two wing pieces for the base of the board complete.
9. Take one 1X4, measure it at 8’ and make forty five degree angles on each end like this / \ Take another 1X4 measure it at 8’ and make forty five degree angles on each end like this / / These pieces are similar to the 2X4 pieces.
10. Take the first set of 8’ 2X4 pieces (make sure that the angles interlock in the middle forming angles on each end like this: / \ The angle in the middle should be like this /) This will be the main base of the board.
11. Take the 1X4 and the 2X4 with angles like this / \ and line them up so that they form to flush angles like this / \ Measure .5 inches at the back of the 2X4. There should now be a .5’ gap. This is to hold the whiteboard panels in the frame. Put some gorilla glue between the two pieces and let it dry for about 12 hours. Do this for the other two pieces with angles like this / / Now you have the main base of the board complete.
12. Now for some challenge. Take all of the top pieces (make sure that the angles interlock together all the way across with angles on each end like this \ / Measure .5” all the way down the top on the inside of the frame. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure four pieces to match the angles of all of the top pieces. Affix this to each of the top pieces with some gorilla glue and let it dry for about 12 hours. Now the top pieces of the board are complete.
13. Take the two side pieces with angles like this / \ and measure .5” on the inside of the frame. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure it to the inside of the frame. Make forty five degree angles on each end that match the angles of the two side pieces. Affix these to the two side pieces with some gorilla glue and let it dry for 12 hours. Now you have the side pieces of the board complete.
14. Take the two 42” interior 2×4 pieces (the small ones) and measure .5” on both sides of each of the 2X4 pieces. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure it to fit the pieces for both sides. There should be four pieces of stop moulding here. Affix them to each side of the 2X4 pieces with some gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you have the interior pieces of the board complete.
15. Now take the base pieces that have the barre mounted on them. Take the 1.25”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit each of the base pieces. The angles on them need to match up with the angles of the base pieces. You may wish to make angles on the ends of the pieces on the wings like this / \ Line each of these four pieces up at the back of the barre. Affix the pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours.
16. Take the .75”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit each of the four base pieces. The angles on them should match the angles of the four base pieces. You may wish to make forty five degree angles on the pieces with the wings like this / \ Line each of the four pieces up at the front of the barre. Affix the pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours.
17. Take a piece of the 1.25”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit the sides of the barre. You may wish to make angles on the ends of the pieces like this / \ Affix these pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you have the first part of the barre complete.
18. Line the base pieces up again so that the angles interlock together. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure to fit the base pieces. The angles on them should match the angles of the base pieces. Take these four pieces and line them up at the back of the barre. Affix them to the barre with some gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you should have the entire frame of the board complete.
19. Now all that is left is to stain and finish the board.

Mounting the Board

This is a challenging and tedious thing to do. The best thing to do here is assemble the frame of the board together on the ground. Then measure around the frame starting with a mark at the edge of the base 16” You will need to measure and make marks every 16” this is house standard. A mark has to be on the angle break, skip it and measure another 16” Do this all the way around the frame including the side pieces and the interior pieces.

Now you will need to measure on the wall every 16” to account for the mounting holes on the board. Mount up the board with the 4” hex bolts. As you mount up the frame set the whiteboard panels in the frame, brace them with the interior pieces and put the wing boards up. Then put up the side pieces followed by the top. You will need more than one person to do this. If the side pieces or interior pieces don’t fit up like the rest of the frame, you may wish to put the pieces together with magnetic tape or paint. A more permanent though not recommended solution would be to apply glue to the corners of the side pieces and the ends of the interior pieces. Do not do this if you want the board to remain portable. You may wish to put some wood plugs in the holes where the hex bolts. Put the 42” spanner piece in the middle of the board and there you have it. You are ready to take a spin on it. Have some fun. See what you can do on the thing

If you want to see what the board will look like, take a look at this. This is from my school.

http://www.kernersvillenc.com/gallery/Education-Grant-Presentations/2005_education_grant_163

It will look exactly like this when it is complete and mounted up. Pretty nice ehh? This is not for anyone who just wants something simple. This takes some time to build. It is super sturdy when it is mounted up. It is built for play and action. It is very pretty for those who like the vintage look and feel.

Some extra things you can put on it are a map track and a theatre curtain for added appeal.