Make A Wooden Step Stool

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.

Make a wooden step stool.

Your wood must be exactly 3 4 in. 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. This stylish diy step stool is reminiscent of a wooden crate with cutouts in the front that make it look like wooden slats. It has two steps and a straightforward design.

Two small wood panels slot together in an x to make the legs. Since it will take a lot of abuse it s best to make the stool out of a hardwood such as oak or maple. Here s a free plan for a simple step stool from build something. In step 1 your photo shows the sawblade sticking up above the wood an inch and a half or so.

A square of wood screws onto the legs to make the top. 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. A concrete slab tops off the stool to give it a slick appearance and. There are all kinds of stools you can build ranging from step stools to bar stools.

Figure three hours to build your first one and about one hour more for each additional stool. Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners in this video david shows you how to make a simple wooden stool this project was influenced by several. What they all have in common is that they have legs and a seat. The construction of this stool is very basic.

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. With so many plans from which to choose you may decide to build several. Here s the build video quickly going through the project from start to finish. 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.

It s a great design for kids and works perfectly in the kitchen letting them reach the counters and kitchen island. You will actually get a smoother cut if you lower the blade so it sticks up above the wood only about 1 8 inch. The natural grain of the wood has texture to help make it grip.