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3/4” Plywood

Handle seat (channel)

3/4” Plywood

2x4 scrap lumber

1/4” Plywood

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Cut dado in oversized board.

This can be any width, just make it

wide enough to control cutting the
dado with your fingers out of the way.

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Cut handle seat to width and drill holes near the ends.

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Cut and shape handle using a jigsaw.

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Full size cutting template.

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Cut 2x4 block to any length you want.

Cut cleats out of 1/4” plywood and drill holes for screws.

Make extra cleats to have on hand.

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Attach handle and cleat.

Use 1” screws and

washer to attach
the handle.

Use 1” screws to
attach the cleat.

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