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A two-step wooden stool with jigsaw-shaped 1x12 sides and slatted 1x8 treads — a small, sturdy classic step stool for a kitchen or closet.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides Shaped with a jigsaw; cut one first and use as a pattern for the other. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15 1/2" | 1x12, 32 in | ☐ |
| Supports | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 1x2, 50 in | ☐ |
| Treads | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 15" | 1x8, 32 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 32 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 50 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 32 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping star bit screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x12, 32 in
Cut the two side pieces from the 1x12 with a jigsaw, using the diagram as a guide. Use the first cut piece as a pattern to trace and cut the second. Sand both edges so they match.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2, 50 in, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the bottom supports between the two sides with screws and glue, using pocket hole screws or 2" wood screws with a countersink.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 50 in, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the top supports to the sides the same way as the bottom supports.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x8, 32 in, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2", or pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the two tread boards on top of the assembled supports with screws and glue.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Fill any screw holes with wood filler, sand all surfaces, and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.