I wanted to build a stool for my son so he could easily reach the sink, counter, etc. without having to climb up onto the plastic stools we had around the house. My wife and I searched google for a design we liked and settled on the step stool plans over at Ana White. I used cherry and popular since that was what I had around the shop. I was considering using more traditional joinery so I could learn those skills but in the interest of time I went with screws. I used General Finishes Arm-R-Seal since I have had good results with their products in the past.
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Richforever
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#1 posted 191 days ago
Nicely done! I like the design. (I just spent a week repairing a step stool that was poorly designed. Funny how I can bond with step stools now.)
-- Rich, Seattle, WA
Fishinbo
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#2 posted 191 days ago
Great outcome. This should serve your son well.
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Helgi
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#3 posted 191 days ago
nice this something I could use.
workerinwood
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#4 posted 191 days ago
Great job! Like the design.
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BuzzBate
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#5 posted 190 days ago
Perfect timing for the this post. I’m needing the same thing for my daughter. Looks like a sturdy design. Great work!
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Myti3
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#6 posted 159 days ago
I am what you would call a beginner both at Lumberjocks and carpentry, but I would love to try to build this for my wife. She needs a step stool to climb up into an old four poster bed we got from her mother. I know the top step would need to be at about 15-16 inches high to rest against the brace on the bed. Is there any way to get the dimensions or plans to build this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
a1Jim
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#7 posted 159 days ago
Looks good nice work.
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Helgi
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#8 posted 131 days ago
Nice.
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