An Easy to Build Step Stool
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 use the free plans to build a step stool and 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…
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!
Notes about the project:
The grain in the image in Step One is not depicted correctly – the grain should run in the vertical direction!
Step One
Cut the pieces for the sides. Cut the notches and the decorative curve using a jigsaw.
Step Two
Cut the pieces for the stretchers. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4″ brad nails.
Step Three
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.
Finish as desired!
Have any questions about the free plans to build a step stool? Leave a comment below!
Originally posted 2013-02-28 08:00:59.
I have built a lot of step stools. They probably are the most used, most versatile and most requested piece. This step stool looks very sturdy and safe but the one suggestion I have is to consider the grain orientation for the sides or legs on any step stool you build. With the grain running vertically rather than front to back you are less likely to snap off a leg. It does happen, unfortunately.
Fantastic advice, Jake! In all honesty, I’ve never made a footstool. With my height, I’ve never needed one, ha ha!
using ply makes grain orientation a moot point
Good point John. I guess I just think wood rather than plywood.
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