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Vanity Stool

This is an easy, sturdy stool to build that fits perfectly in front of a vanity or window.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Legs	4	1" × 2" × 12"	—	☐
Top supports	4	1" × 2" × 8"	—	☐
Top Edges	4	1" × 2" × 12"	—	☐
Middle Cross Support	1	1" × 2" × 11"	—	☐
Middle Cross Supports	2	1" × 2" × 5"	—	☐

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

1. Rip down 2x4s
Rip down all 2x4 boards to 2" wide.
2. Cut legs
Cut four legs to 12 inches.
3. Cut top supports
Cut four top supports to 8 inches
4. Cut top edges
Cut the edges of the top. Use a 45 degree miter and cut to four pieces with an outside edge of 12 inches.
5. Drill Pocket Holes in Top Supports
- Set your Kreg pocket hole jig for the thickness of the wood at 1 1/2 inches.
- Drill two pocket holes on each side of of the top support pieces.
- Attach those to two of the top edges.
6. Attach other two top edges
Place a small amount of wood glue on the corners of the remaining two top edges and clamp together to the supports. If you have the right Kreg system, you can also use the jig to connect these corners.
7. Attach Legs
Drill two pocket holes in each of the legs and attach to the corners of the underside of the top. Attach them angled away from the corners so that the back side of each leg faces the leg on the diagonal corner.
8. Cut Support Beams
Cut one support beam to 11 1/2 inches. Then cut two smaller beams to 5 inches.
9. Drill Pocket Holes in Support Beams
- Drill two pocket holes in both ends of each of the support beams.
- Attach the two short pieces to the center of the long piece.
- Then, attach the support beams to the legs.
10. Add Finish
Paint, stain or wood-burn your stool. I used a heat gun to give a light burn look to the stool.
11. Check Us Out
For the rest of the post and more projects, check us out at www.CharlestonCrafted.com.