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Counter-Height Bar Stool

A backed bar stool from 2x2 legs and 1x3 rails, with a slatted 1x4 seat — a sturdy, stackable-looking stool you can build several of in a weekend.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Front legs	2	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 24"	2x2	☐
Back legs	2	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 45"	2x2	☐
Bottom rails, front/back	2	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2"	2x2	☐
Bottom rails, sides	2	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 15 1/2"	2x2	☐
Seat trim, back frame	1	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2"	1x2	☐
Rails, front and back	6	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14 1/2"	1x3	☐
Top rails, sides	2	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 1/2"	1x3	☐
Seat slats	5	3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18 1/2"	1x4	☐

Item	Qty	✓
2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Legs and bottom rails.	3 each	☐
1x2 board, 6 ft (Pine) Back frame seat trim.	1 each	☐
1x3 board, 6 ft (Pine) Front, back, and side rails.	2 each	☐
1x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) Seat slats.	1 each	☐
Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"	40 each	☐
Wood glue	3 oz	☐

Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.