How To Make A Wooden Step Stool

In this video we show you how to make a stool from wood.

How to make a wooden step stool.

Since it will take a lot of abuse it s best to make the stool out of a hardwood such as oak or maple. As you can see in the image you have to cut the ends of the 30 1 8 front legs at about 5º in order to obtain the nice shape. The construction of this stool is very basic. And since this is a step stool it s a good idea to mot make the steps too slippery.

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. Two small wood panels slot together in an x to make the legs. The first step of the project is to build the sides of the stool. 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. The natural grain of the wood has texture to help make it grip. A concrete slab tops off the stool to give it a slick appearance and. You will actually get a smoother cut if you lower the blade so it sticks up above the wood only about 1 8 inch.

A square of wood screws onto the legs to make the top. It s a great design for kids and works perfectly in the kitchen letting them reach the counters and kitchen island. Here s the build video quickly going through the project from start to finish. This stylish diy step stool is reminiscent of a wooden crate with cutouts in the front that make it look like wooden slats.

Here s a free plan for a simple step stool from build something.