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DIY Guitar Stand Stool

Step-by-step build — 6 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut Plywood Pieces

    Cut plywood pieces according to the cut list. Feel free to use scraps for this project. However, if you don't have scraps, you can build this from a quarter sheet of plywood by cutting like the diagram shown here. I recommend using a circular saw and saw guide (like the Kreg Accu-Cut) or a table saw.

    DIY Guitar Stand Stool — step photo 4
  2. 2Assemble Stool Body

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes along the top edge of the stool sides and attach to the stool top piece using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws like shown.

    DIY Guitar Stand Stool — step photo 5
  3. 3Add Seat Support and Shelf

    Install seat support and shelf like shown using 3/4" pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. You can place the shelf as high or as low as you wish. I placed mine 2" from the bottom and centered it front to back.

    DIY Guitar Stand Stool — step photo 6
  4. 4Add Guitar Stand to Stool

    Attach the guitar stand section to the stool like shown using 3/4" pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    DIY Guitar Stand Stool — step photo 7
  5. 5Add Blocks to Prevent Rolling

    • Cut two pieces of scrap plywood and attach into the front and back edges of the guitar stand bottom like shown using 1 1/4" wood screws. This is to prevent the guitar from rocking front to back when placed in the stand. I cut my pieces 2 1/2" wide and 6" long, but you can play with the sizes to suit your own needs with your own guitar.
    • Add felt or padding to these pieces if desired to prevent any scratches to your guitar.
    DIY Guitar Stand Stool — step photo 8
  6. 6Finish

    Finish as desired and start playing! Head to the extras tab to watch the video tutorial before beginning.

    DIY Guitar Stand Stool — step photo 9