Free Plans to Build a Step Stool

Got any little helpers? Or maybe your pet can’t quite climb up to their favorite resting place… Why not make them their own stool? Cute when personalized and perfect for a first-time project! This stool would also be great on the porch with a few plants placed on it…

Step Stool

Step Stool

Materials:

  • 1-1/4″ brad nails
  • Finishing Supplies

Lumber:

  • 1 – 1×2 at 4′
  • One quarter sheet of 3/4″ plywood

Cut List:

  • 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 14-1/4″ x 16″ – Sides
  • 4 – 1×2 at 15-1/2″ – Stretchers
  • 1 – 3/4″plywood at 16-1/2″ x 18″ – Larger Step
  • 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 7-1/2″ x 18″ – Smaller Step

Click on the drawings for a larger view!

1. Cut the pieces for the sides. Cut the notches and the decorative curve using a jigsaw.

Stool_Sides

2. Cut the pieces for the stretchers. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

Stool_Stretchers

3. Cut the steps as shown, cutting the notches in the larger step using a jigsaw. Position as shown using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.

Stool_Steps 1

Stool_Steps 2

Finish as desired! 

 

Have a request for a plan? Contact me at cher {at} designsbystudioc {dot} com or designsbystudioc {at} gmail {dot} com. I would love to create a plan for you!

Until next time,

Happy Creating!