Make A Wooden Step Stool

Included in the free plan are a step by step building list a tools list a materials list a parts cut list and extra tips.

Make a wooden step stool.

The construction of this stool is very basic. The natural grain of the wood has texture to help make it grip. Build a simple single step so the little ones can brush their teeth or a great folding step stool that fits in your kitchen closet. This stylish diy step stool is reminiscent of a wooden crate with cutouts in the front that make it look like wooden slats.

A concrete slab tops off the stool to give it a slick appearance and. Your wood must be exactly 3 4 in. A square of wood screws onto the legs to make the top. We made our stool from pine because it s light and strong but almost any wood will work.

In step 1 your photo shows the sawblade sticking up above the wood an inch and a half or so. Also if your hand slipped and came in contact with the blade a blade barely sticking up above the wood will produce a flesh wound. Use wood to blend with your cabinets and furniture or pick a perky color to add a pop of color for a child s room. Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners in this video david shows you how to make a simple wooden stool this project was influenced by several.

It is often chosen as a first time project by a beginning woodworker due to the simplicity of the basic stool and the minimal amount of woodworking tools needed. Figure three hours to build your first one and about one hour more for each additional stool. Here s a free plan for a simple step stool from build something. Here s the build video quickly going through the project from start to finish.

It has two steps and a straightforward design. Since it will take a lot of abuse it s best to make the stool out of a hardwood such as oak or maple. Two small wood panels slot together in an x to make the legs. And since this is a step stool it s a good idea to mot make the steps too slippery.

If you want to make more than one stool you ll save a lot of time by using the jigs. There are all kinds of stools you can build ranging from step stools to bar stools. What they all have in common is that they have legs and a seat.