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A three-step stool/side table from 2x3s and one fence picket — with the scrap-spacer trick that insets every apron exactly 1/2" without measuring once.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 2x3 | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 4 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 14" | 2x3 | ☐ |
| Aprons and stretcher | 3 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 13" | 2x3 | ☐ |
| Top boards | 3 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x3, 8 ft Stud-length works. The whole frame. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72" (Cedar) 51" of it — the three top boards. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, #9 x 2-3/4", star drive | 30 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, #8 x 1-3/4", star drive Top boards. | 12 each | ☐ |
| Wood stain Applied to the sanded boards before cutting. | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.