Here's a super easy and quick simple step stool build plan! If you need a step stool for the bathroom or anywhere in the home - especially with young kids trying to reach the sink or the toilet, this is a great, simple to build plan.
If you are wanting more of a challenge, also check out my Simple Step Stool Plans with Splayed Legs here.
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Preparation
- 27" of 1x3 boards
- 32" of 1x10 boards
- 2" self tapping wood screws or 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- wood glue
- 2 - 1x10 @ 7-1/4" - legs
- 2 - 1x3 @ 13" supports
- 1 - 1x10 @ 16" - top
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the boards according to the cut list. The easiest method is using a miter saw, but you can also use a jigsaw to make the cuts.
Then cut the triangle shapes out of the legs with the jigsaw.
Step 2
Attach the 1x3 pieces to the legs with screws.
Pocket hole method: Drill 3/4" pocket holes facing upward for attaching the top in later steps on the insides of the legs and the insides of the 1x3s. Then drill 3/4" pocket holes on the ends of the 1x3s. Attach the 1x3s to the legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Step 3
Attach the top to the base with the 2" screws.
Pocket hole users - Attach the base with the predrilled pocket holes to the underside of the top with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Sand off excess wood filler, with medium grit sandpaper.
Remove all sanding residue.
Finish as desired.
