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A small splay-legged plywood stool with a seat back, sized to pair with a kids' art center or table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat | 1 | 3/4" × 13" × 13" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Legs 5° bevel and miter on both ends, parallel; measured short point to long point. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Apron 5° miter on both ends, NOT parallel; measured short point to short point. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Seat back | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood scrap, 13" x 13" | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 6 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 scrap, 12" (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, 1x2 board, 6 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Mark the inside corner at the top and the outside corner at the bottom of every leg — a 5° bevel is hard to judge once you're mid-build, and this mark keeps every leg oriented correctly.
With the inside corners facing in, attach an apron to two legs; repeat to build a second leg set. Use the 3/4" pocket-hole setting and 1-1/4" pocket-hole screws, with the holes drilled in the aprons.
Also drill a set of 3/4" pocket holes facing upward in these aprons now, for attaching the seat in a later step.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2 board, 6 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on either end of the remaining apron pieces, also facing upward for attaching the seat later. Attach these to the two leg sets with 1-1/4" pocket-hole screws and glue, joining them into the full leg base.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4 scrap, 12", Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the seat back to the seat. If you're painting, pocket holes work well (3/4" setting, 1-1/4" pocket-hole screws). If you're staining, attach from the underside instead, with carefully placed and predrilled 2-1/2" screws, so the show faces stay clean.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 3/4" plywood scrap, 13" x 13", Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the seat to the leg base through the pocket holes drilled in the previous two steps.