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Easy to make stool utilizing one 12" wide board. Modified the Kreg Kids' Step Stool to reduce the number of pieces of wood that needed to be joined.
Constructed three stools, one for each grandchild, and one for our home. Added grandkids' initials to each end to personalize.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Jigsaw
    Jigsaw
  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Table Saw
    Table Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Router
    Router
  • Router Table
    Router Table
  • Sander
    Sander
  • Shop Vacuum
    Shop Vacuum

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Board , 1x12 , 48"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 18 1 1/4" pocket hole screws

Cut List & Parts

  • 1 Board , 3/4"x 12 x 48

Directions

  • Cut the side pieces

    Cut (2) side pieces - 11 1/4" x 11".
    Cut 2 1/4" radius' to the upper edges with a jig saw.
    Cut a 3 1/2" radius centered on the bottom edge with a jig saw.
    Use a router to create the hand holes.
    Use spindle sander to sand the radius' and the hand hold.
    Round over all edges except the bottom 'feet' with a router round over bit.

  • Cut the seat/step

    Cut one seat/step piece - 9 1/4" x 12 1/2".
    Use a pocket hole jig to drill pocket holes as shown.
    Round over the 0utside edges with a router round over bit.

  • Cut the seat/step supports

    Cut (2) 2" x 12 1/2" x 3/4" step/seat supports.
    Use a pocket hole jig to drill the holes as shown.
    Round over the bottom edge with a router round over bit.

  • Assemble the parts - support 1

    Secure one support as shown with 1/4" pocket hole screws.

  • Assemble the parts - support 2

    Secure one support as shown with 1/4" pocket hole screws.

  • Assemble the parts - end piece

    Add the final side piece and secure with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

  • Add the seat

    Add the seat and secure to the side pieces with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
    Also screw the supports to the seat with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

  • Paint or Stain the step stool

    With assembly complete, paint or stain as desired.
    Also add floor protection to the bottom of each foot.
    I used a 1/2" x 1 3/4" piece of 1/8" cork on each foot.