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    Home » DIY » Build It » Home Decor » Baseball Bat Grow Chart

    Baseball Bat Grow Chart

    Published by Gail | Published March 15, 2018 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    I love a great challenge. This challenge was to use one board to make a project. Maybe I took the easy way out? I used one board to make a baseball bat grow chart.

     

     

    one board challenge baseball bat grow chart MyRepurposedLife.com

     

     

    I love that the power tool challenge helps me do projects that I don't normally do!

     

     

    One Board Challenge Project

    one board challenge baseball bat grow chartI bought a 1x6 (6’) at my local 84 Lumber.

    Draw baseball bat pattern on paper

    trace baseball pattern on butcher paper

    I folded the paper in half to draw and cut out my baseball bat pattern.

    Trace pattern on pine board

    trace baseball bat pattern on pine board

    I transferred the pattern to my pine board with a pencil.

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    Cut baseball bat pattern with a jigsaw

    cut baseball bat grow chart with jigsaw

    It was sooo cold this day. I could barely feel my fingers at the end of this project! I used my Ryobi jigsaw to cut out the baseball bat pattern.

    Clamp board for easier cutting

    clamp board when using jigsaw

    As I worked my way around the board I clamped it with a quick clamp.

    Move jigsaw slowly around corners

    baseball bat grow chart cutting with jigsaw

    This is a close-up as I finished the long sides and across the top. Slow and steady is the best way to use a jigsaw. Good blades also make the difference. I used  Bosch Jigsaw Blades for this project.

     

    cut slow with jigsaw

    It’s okay if you don’t stay perfectly on the pencil line. The sander will make everything turn out okay—promise!

    Sand baseball bat grow chart

    orbital sander smooths baseball bat growth chart

    Using an orbital sander with 150 grit sandpaper really made this project come together. I was able to smooth out rough places on the sides, top and bottom. It really worked well on the rounded bottom and the very top.

     

    use orbital sander on edge of baseball bat grow chart

    I like to run the orbital sander along the edge of my projects to give them a softer touch. First I had to place a sheet on the table because as I was sanding the paint from the table was transferring to the opposite side of the board. I sanded the board all over with 150 grit, then changed to 220 grit to really get a nice feel on the board.

     

    Use sanding sponge for a fine finish

    sanding sponge works around corners of baseball bat growth chart

    A sanding sponge works great around the tight corners along the baseball bat handle.

     

    baseball bat browth chart before after sanding with orbital sander and sanding sponge

    See the difference? I told you it would be better after sanding. Winking smile

     

     

    unpainted baseball bat grow chart

    This is the final sanded project. At this point I HAD to go into the basement shop. It was so cold outside!

    Mark measurements on grow chart

    score inch marks on growth chart

    Planning out the project in my head, I decided that I would score the measurement lines of the grow chart, sort of as though they were routed. I didn’t dare try to actually route the lines and mess up my pretty board. I used a pencil and a nail set after marking all the lines with my self centering tape measure .

    Paint grow chart

    paint grow chart with sponge roller

    On small projects I prefer to use a small foam paint roller—it gives great coverage quickly with no brush strokes.

    Mark hash marks with paint pen

    red paint pen marks growth chart I used a medium tip red paint pen to mark all the inch marks. I made several different size marks, using a paint stick to keep the lines straight.

    Adhere number stickers to grow chart

    silhouette vinyl numbers baseball bat grow chart

    I made some 2” numbers on my Silhouette Portrait . I drew rectangles around them because I couldn’t make up my mind if I wanted to use the positive part or maybe use the negative portion as a stencil. In the end, I chose the easier route and used the vinyl numbers.

    Use baseball stickers to mark child's height

    baseball stickers mark height on growth chart

    I found these baseball stickers at Hobby Lobby and thought they were perfect for marking the dates with a sharpie. Some similar stickers are available on Amazon.

    Hang grow chart 2 feet off the floor

    baseball bat grow chart MyRepurposedLife.com

    I love it! My nephew has played baseball his entire life. Maybe you saw the baseball wreath I helped him make? He and his wife have a baby girl Shelby, she’s the one I made the headband organizer for. Maybe they will want this project to keep up with Shelby’s growth spurts.

     

    I made a few growth charts years ago, in addition to a pre-made growth chart that I stained if the baseball bat growth chart isn’t your style.

     

     

    hang grow chart two feet above the floor

    In case you don’t know, this baseball growth chart should be hung 2 feet off the floor.

     

    diy baseball bat growth chart MyRepurosedLife.com

    It’s hanging here with one of my nephew’s old baseball bats. He was #11. The vintage croquet set belonged to my late Aunt Polly.

     

     

     

    baseball bat growth chart MyRepurposedLife.com

    Pin it!

    This is just one of the great projects that you’ll find from the Power Tool Challenge team. Be sure to check out all the other great ideas below. (I post early in the morning-the projects below will go live about 11 am EST. I apologize for any inconvenience.)

     

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    gail

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    1. Julie@followyourheartwoodworking

      March 21, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      That is such a good idea and the stickers to mark the heights is perfect!

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    2. kandice kullmann

      March 17, 2018 at 7:36 am

      This is so cute! Better than marking up inside the kids closet hehe (that's what we do)

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    3. Wendi@H2OBungalow

      March 15, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      This is darling! My grandson would love one of these. I suppose I have to make him one now! Pinned 🙂

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    4. DeDe Designed Decor

      March 15, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      Gail, this is such a cute idea! Love the baseball stickers to mark the date! Clever!

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    5. Becky Cassera

      March 15, 2018 at 8:58 am

      You never take the easy way out! I love this. Being the mother of four hard core baseball players, this is adorable. Unfortunately, my boys are almost as tall as they are going to get.

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