Bedside Step Stool

Gotta love any old excuse to buy or use new tools. That’s what happened when I bought a dovetail jig from Rockler.

Nice job. Pocket holes don’t even show. HAHAHA

My first thought was how cool that would be with lids that opened.

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Michael, I agree! I love to buy tools and look for any (even the slightest) to make a new purchase. I am fortunate that I have a very understanding wife . . .

I like your idea of lids on the steps. Storage is always at a premium. Should get secure closure with rare earth magnets. Do I need any new tools if I were to build another? :-)

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Well I dont know how many tools you have but may I suggest a variable speed router and a raised panel router bit set. I recommend the Hitachi 3 1/4 hp. Big Puppy because i see that many prefessionals are using them. It also fits the Phenolic Router Table by Mark Summerfeld. Custom Router table and I have two of them and there are NONE like it

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Of course you will need new tools!

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Nice Project, I bought a Kreg jig a few years ago. I really like it. I’ve used it on quite few projects already.

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Thanks for the kind comments. I really like the Kreg jig as well.

Obi, I am going to quote your message. I really like the idea of a new router!

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Quote David: “I am fortunate that I have a very understanding wife . . .”

Keep buying new tools – we’ll see how long this lasts. LOL Reminds me of what another LumberJock said elsewhere, “It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.”

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David: I’ve got something like this beside our Spa and it has storage because thats where we put the chemicals. I’d like to make another because the current one has slats for the top and water gets in the box portion and I’d probably need stainless or real brass hinges because the steel one are beginning to rust.

But definetely get a new tool everytime you start a new project, (Even if you don’t use that tool in the construction of the project) It’s like they say “He who dies with the most tools, Wins!”

It’s very nice, good job on the construction.

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didn’t the Wood Whisperer suggest a screwdriver on a long stick, or something like that??

i love these steps! We stayed at a hotel a couple years ago and the high bed had such a step with it. I felt so “regal” when using them.

I also like the idea of storage. Maybe they could open from the front so that the step part remains sturdy.

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Yeah, it does look like the bottom step would be a lid. Thanks for showing the inside. Been holding off on a kreg jig myself. I’m interested to try that, and the Miller dowel system too. much of what I’ve made lately involves covering screw holes. I did get a set of plug cutters, my “I thought it was a bargain at the time” mini drill press is not up to the task, and using the drillpress mode on the shopsmith requires clever clamping and adjustment as I must use it horizontally. The ceiling is a hair too low. It works, just not quick.

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I bought the pocket hole jig from Summerfeld … I think it’s CMT and the thing I like about it, is that it is adjustable.

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David, you talked me into getting a Kreg system after this great piece of wood art.

You have to do what you have to do to get ‘er done!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

What a sweet piece David! Simply beautiful and terrific craftsmanship. Thanks for diggin her up Panama! And thanks for posting it David.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

Guys, thanks for the kind comments! I do like my Kreg jigs. I have one portable jig and a bench mounted Foreman.

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You know, this actually is a nice little project. I have a kreg jig and it definitely has its’ place in furniture making. I am not ashamed to use it or admit that I use it. It does depend on the project and it is a great technology.

Overall looks on this are very nice. The attachment of this piece will be high if the kids are using it, making it emotionally valuable.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Thanks Todd. This was an experiment using the Kreg Jig for a piece of furniture – it was quick and I learned a lot making this piece. As always, I greatly appreciate your critical eye and input!

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Nice stool, Kreg! I hadn’t seen this one yet!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Tom -

LOL!

Now you sound like Beth calling me “Kreg”!

Not a bad pocket screw project . . .

Thanks!

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awesome project! great use of pocket holes!

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