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This footstool's legs are cut at a genuine 30° rake rather than standing square, matching the reclined angle of an Adirondack chair rather than sitting bolt upright the way a side table would — a deliberately different build from this catalog's flat-legged Adirondack side table. Trim the bottom ends of the stringers to their angle first, since that's what sets the whole stool's lean.
Deck the top with the 1x4 boards, spaced evenly and fastened with nails or screws, then attach the angled legs last and flip the whole thing over. This is a genuinely low, three-piece-per-side build — no box frame, no apron, just stringers, decking, and legs — which is what makes it the quicker of the two small Adirondack companion pieces in this catalog.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft or stud length | 1 each |
| 1x4, 12 ft |
| 1 each |
| Exterior self-tapping wood screws, 2" and 2-1/2" | 20 each |
| Exterior penetrating wood stain or paint | 1 set |
Overall cost: $. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Stringers2x4, 8 ft or stud lengthBoth ends cut at 30° off square, parallel to each other, long point to short point measurement. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23 1/2" |
| Top boards1x4, 12 ft | 5 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" |
| Legs2x4, 8 ft or stud lengthOne end cut at 30° off square, longest point measurement. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 3/4" |
Buy 3 boards at 8 ft.
1 board
2 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Trim the bottom ends of the stringers to their 30° angle.
Attach the top boards across the stringers with nails or screws, evenly spaced.
Attach the angled legs and flip the stool over.
Apply exterior stain or paint.
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