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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.
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9 comments so far
John Stegall
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posted 56 days ago
It looks fine to me. We are sometimes our own worse critics.
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rawb
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Yes we are…. and thanks
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a1Jim
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And I thought oak was a design statement, looks great to me
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
woodworm
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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.
stefang
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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
kkickback
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I made mine out of red oak…Noting fancy I like your…
-- christoper Blanchard, Michigan
rawb
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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.
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Jason
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I agree that it’s a good looking stool.
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ken90712
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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!"