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Submitted by Ana White on Thu, 2011-08-04 18:52
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Adirondack Stool or End Table

About Project

Free easy step by step plans to make a do it yourself Adirondack side table or Adirondack stool.

Author Notes: 

These days, it's not uncommon for me to wonder if perhaps we've taken on too much this summer. You know we are building our mothers a Duplex dubbed the Momplex, while writing a book due out next year, and doing my best to keep up with my dear blog as well.  I am so grateful to have these opportunities, but sometimes we just get so busy, I can't step back and appreciate it.


So I really needed this day.



This day of realizing how big our daughter is, who has grown up so much on this blog.  So many of you have consoled me as a parent, offered advice, told me to let the hair brushing thing go.  Thank you for being there.  Parenting is much more enjoyable when you are okay with "good enough" and I'm wiser from your friendship.


Can you believe our little Gracie can hit a ball, ride a bike with no training wheels, use a measuring tape, and make herself breakfast?  How time flies!


But this day was about letting kids be kids, remembering the enchantment of seeing fish under the dock.


Finding frogs


And not getting too upset when your littlest girl cousin smashes it.


Once, we asked Grace why she loved camping so much.  And she said quite simply, "Marshmellows."  Children really do have their priorities right.  


Then the jokes started.  Isn't he cute?  This is Grace's cousin Braden.


He REALLY knows how to make the laddies laugh.


What a day.  While the kids played, I took photos for the book.  Because for me, it's not just about the furniture.  It's about how the furniture improves the lifestyle of our families and friends. 

I can't show you all the photos - I'm really hoping for a book tour so I can meet everyone in person! - but I brought along some pieces that won't be in the book to help fill the photos.  And this end table is one of them.  It actually is stool height and sturdy, so could be used as a stool too.  

Hope the work that you are doing is impacting your family as positively it is mine!

Dimensions

Dimensions: 
Adirondack Stool or End Table
Dimensions: 
Dimensions are shown above. Standard chair height can be used as seating as well.

Materials and Tools

Shopping List: 

2 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
1- 2x2 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x2 @ 4 feet long

2 inch finish nails
1 1/4 inch pocket hole screws
wood glue
wood filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
paint
paint brush
Tools: 
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
Kreg Jig™
drill
circular saw
nailer
sander

Cut List

Cut List: 

4 - 2x2 @ 17 1/4" (Legs)
4 - 1x3 @ 9 1/2" (Aprons)
2 - 1x2 @ 9 1/2" (Side Supports)
1 - 1x2 @ 10 1/4" (Stretcher)
5 - 1x3 @ 14 1/2" (Top)

General Instructions

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

Step 1

Adirondack Stool or End Table

Build two legs sets as shown above drilling Kreg Jig pocket holes for 3/4" stock, and using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.

Step 2

Adirondack Stool or End Table

With the remaining 2 aprons, drill Kreg Jig pocket holes on ends and attach to leg sets as shown above. Place pocket holes to insides.

Step 3

Adirondack Stool or End Table

Measure up 3 1/2" on all legs and mark. Attach side supports with glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws centered on legs.

Step 4

Adirondack Stool or End Table

Follow with stretcher, attached with 3/4" Kreg Jig pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.

Step 5

Adirondack Stool or End Table

I nailed the top on with 2" finish nails and glue, but certainly, you could drill pocket holes in aprons to attach from underside.

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions: 
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
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Submitted by Erin in Fairbanks (not verified) on Thu, 2011-08-04 19:32. #
Love the little table

I didn't win the Kreg jig...can I do this project without it?

 
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Submitted by Ana White on Fri, 2011-08-05 16:44. #
Hi Erin, darn, I wish I could

Hi Erin, darn, I wish I could give everyone a Kreg Jig!

What I would do is swap the aprons and bottom supports for 2x thick boards, that way when you go to screw (use 2 1/2" screws and countersink from outsides) you'll have more "meat" to screw into. Certainly, you can!

 
Submitted by Erin in Fairbanks (not verified) on Fri, 2011-08-05 16:59. #
Kreg Jig

Thanks Ana,

I'll either try it that way, or maybe I need to buy myself a Kreg Jig for my anniversary. :)

Erin

 
Submitted by Sarah Wade (not verified) on Thu, 2011-08-04 20:54. #
Love it!! makes me want to

Love it!! makes me want to buy wood!! Thanks for ALL that you do!

 
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Submitted by Daisies and Crazies on Fri, 2011-08-05 17:17. #
Love this

This is such a cute table. I was just telling my husband this week that Ana White is the all-around perfect woman. Not perfect as in "doesn't make mistakes" but more because you are kind, gorgeous, multi-talented, generous, hardworking, etc.

I really admire and appreciate you. xo

 
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Submitted by Daisies and Crazies on Fri, 2011-08-05 17:18. #
P.S.

You'd better get your hiney to Kansas City on your book tour. www.RainyDayBooks.com brings lots of very famous authors here. I'll be first in line to get my book and ticket! xo

 
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Submitted by bhoppy on Fri, 2011-08-05 18:50. #
wood filler in all pocket holes?

For an outdoor table such is this one, is it necessary to fill in all the pocket holes on the aprons with wood filler? I just wondered because you say to place the pocket holes to the inside... but if you have to fill them all in with wood filler and sand them even with the board it seems like it would be easier if the holes were on the outside. I'm probably overthinking it but when I made the outdoor harriet table I spent twice as much time sanding the 50+ pocket holes that I filled in with wood filler than I did putting it together.... Was that overkill? LOL Thanks

 
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Submitted by Pam the Goatherd on Fri, 2011-08-05 19:48. #
This is perfect! My son needs

This is perfect! My son needs a little table to go next to his computer desk to hold "stuff". I think I'll make this a little taller and put a shelf at the bottom instead of the stretcher and make the top out of a solid piece of plywood. Should be just what he needs.

 
Submitted by Suzanne64 on Sun, 2011-09-18 23:10. #
*****test*****

*****test*****

 
Submitted by Suzanne64 on Sun, 2011-09-18 23:06. #
Kreg Jig System versus mini Kreg Jig

Hi Ana, I'm a little confused about the Kreg Jig. Is it necessary to purchase the whole system and the mini is just a part of that or can you just purchase the mini and use that by itself?

I am very new to woodworking and absolutely love it! Working on my first Adirondack chair as we speak.

 

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