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A tall bar stool with a backrest and footrest from 2x2 legs and 2x3 rails — built for high pub-height counters where standard stools come up short.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 50" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Front legs | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 33" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Backrest boards | 3 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 2x3 | ☐ |
| Seat rest | 1 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 2x3 | ☐ |
| Side seat rests | 2 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 13" | 2x3 | ☐ |
| Front footrest | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 13" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Seat Cut a round or square; solid pine, plywood, or glued 1x4s. | 1 | 1/2" × 14" × 14" | 1/2" solid wood or plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Legs and footrest. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) Backrest, seat rest, side rail. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" solid wood or plywood for seat | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 12 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Miter Saw. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, 2x3 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Working on a flat surface, assemble the back using the 50" legs. Predrill all holes, glue, and countersink the screws. Attach the three 12.5" 2x3 backrest boards, centered, to form the backrest.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, 2x3 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Assemble the front using the 33" legs — predrill, glue, countersink. Attach the 2x3 seat-rest board with a screw toward the top, and add the 2x2 front footrest lower down. The footrest is what makes a tall stool livable.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Level. Materials: 2x3 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the back and front frames together with the 13" 2x3 side seat-rest boards, predrilling, gluing, and countersinking. Check the whole stool for square and that it doesn't rack.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1/2" solid wood or plywood for seat, Wood filler and finish
Cut the seat from a solid board, plywood, or glued-up 1x4s and fasten it on. Confirm all four feet land level. Fill the countersunk screw holes, sand, and finish.