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A tripod stool with three angled legs joined by an offset triangle of center supports beneath a round seat.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Both ends cut at a 10° miter, parallel to each other. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Center supports One end cut at a 10° miter, the other at a 30° miter, with the angles offset from each other — see your reference diagram. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 6" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Seat | 1 | 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" × 11" | 2x12 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x12 board scrap, 11" (Fir) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2" | 20 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, Miter Saw, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft
Cut the three center supports first. These are a little tricky since the angles fall on different sides of the board, but once you have one cut correctly, the rest go quickly. Drill pocket holes on the underside of each with your pocket-hole jig set for 1-1/2" stock.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes facing upward on the inside of all three legs. Attach a center support 5" up from the bottom of each leg, on the inside, for all three legs. Use 2-1/2" pocket-hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the three center supports to each other on the underside, 1-1/2" in from the legs, forming a triangle. Use 2-1/2" pocket-hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x12 board scrap, 11", Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2"
Attach all three legs to the stool seat with 2-1/2" pocket-hole screws.