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Step stool for niece and nephew

Project by rawb posted 56 days ago 323 views 1 time favorited 9 comments Add to Favorites Watch

My sister in law wanted a step stool for her kids. I made this but am not too happy with it. I used B.E. Maple plywood for the sides. I should have used some boards. I didn’t want to use iron on edge banding to cover up the plywood so I ripped some oak ond glued it on. The oak split in some areas but it’s not too bad. The side plugs are cherry and used pine plugs for the steps. It actually looked better after I applied some poly. I showed her a pic of it and she loved it so that’s all that matters.
rawb


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John Stegall

210 posts in 409 days


posted 56 days ago

It looks fine to me. We are sometimes our own worse critics.

-- jstegall

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rawb

22 posts in 362 days


posted 56 days ago

Yes we are…. and thanks
rawb

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a1Jim

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posted 56 days ago

And I thought oak was a design statement, looks great to me

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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woodworm

8188 posts in 484 days


posted 56 days ago

If the weight is not an issue, it is a great step stool. The design in absolutely very fine and the shape is practical.
You did great job, rawb!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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stefang

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posted 56 days ago

I can see why your sister liked it. It’s really a good looking stool. We’re never entirely satisfied with our work, but others don’t see the miniscule flaws. Be Proud!

-- Mike, American in Norway

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kkickback

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posted 56 days ago

I made mine out of red oak…Noting fancy I like your…

-- christoper Blanchard, Michigan

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rawb

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posted 56 days ago

Thanks guys. I actually feel better about it now. There is only one coat of poly on it in that picture. A few more coats than it’s done.
rawb

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Jason

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posted 55 days ago

I agree that it’s a good looking stool.

-- Jason

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ken90712

334 posts in 82 days


posted 55 days ago

I think it has a nice appeal to it, and sure your like 95% of us that are very hard on ourselves with every project we make.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

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