How To Make A Wooden Step Stool

In step 1 your photo shows the sawblade sticking up above the wood an inch and a half or so.

How to make a wooden step stool.

Here s a free plan for a simple step stool from build something. It s a great design for kids and works perfectly in the kitchen letting them reach the counters and kitchen island. It has two steps and a straightforward design. In this video we show you how to make a stool from wood.

Here s the build video quickly going through the project from start to finish. The construction of this stool is very basic. The first step of the project is to build the sides of the 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.

And since this is a step stool it s a good idea to mot make the steps too slippery. This stylish diy step stool is reminiscent of a wooden crate with cutouts in the front that make it look like wooden slats. Two small wood panels slot together in an x to make the legs. A square of wood screws onto the legs to make the top.

Therefore cut the 2 2 lumber at the right size and assemble the components together with pocket screws and glue. Since it will take a lot of abuse it s best to make the stool out of a hardwood such as oak or maple. 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. 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.

You will actually get a smoother cut if you lower the blade so it sticks up above the wood only about 1 8 inch.