
Use hand saw or skill saw to cut the board or plank to the height you prefer.Unless you plan on cutting out a part of your baseboards to hang it flush with the floorboards of your home, measure the first foot on your height ruler by placing it on the wall where it will sit above the baseboard and using a measuring tape and pencil to mark off the first foot.Sand the wooden plank with an electric sander or sand paper.
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How to Make a 6-foot wooden growth chart ruler Step 1: Sand plank of wood Woodburning pencil, vinyl stickers, or paint pen.We used a 6 foot long 1 X 6 inch plank of pine to make the height growth chart ruler in the photos of this tutorial. The width and type of wood can vary based on space and taste.


It doesn’t hurt that they are also beautiful works of art that you can proudly display in your home. And, you can take it with you when you move instead of leaving all those memorable marks behind on the wall or doorjamb of your old house. Use this step-by-step tutorial to make your own wooden height growth chart ruler.Ī homemade wooden growth chart is a practical way to measure your children’s height as they grow from toddlers into teens.
