How to build a stool

This step by step diy article is about how to build a stool. Building a simple stool is an ideal project for amateurs, as you just need to make a few cuts and joint all the components together tightly.

If you want to enhance the look of the chair, we recommend you to cut out the bottom of the legs in a V-shape and to round the edges of the braces. Moreover, drill pilot holes trough the components and insert screws or use a pocket hole system on the inside of the structure. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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In order to build a bar stool, you needs the following:

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 10” long LEGS
B – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 15” long BRACES
C – 1 pieces of 1×10 lumber – 15” long SEAT

1 piece of 1×10 lumber – 2 ft
1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 2 ft
1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 3 ft
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Pre-drill holes in the wooden components, before driving in the screws
Smooth the exposed edges, by using a router with a 1/4” bit

Time

One day

How to build a bar stool

Building a stool

Building a stool plans

Building a wood stool is a great project for amateur builders that are not accustomed with the carpentry techniques. We have designed this stools as to make the least amount of cuts and joints. As you can see in the image,

Building the legs

The first step of the project is to build the two legs of the stool, out of 1×8 lumber. As you can easily see in the image, you should cut the legs in a nice shape, making a small V-shape at the bottom, using a jigsaw or a circular saw. Smooth the cut edges with fine-grit sandpaper.

Installing the braces

After building the both legs of the stools, you should make the braces out of 1×3 lumber and lock them into place with 1 1/4” nails. As you should see in the image, we recommend you to round both ends of the braces, using a jigsaw with a sharp blade.

Installing the seat

Afterwards, continue the project by installing the seat of the stool, as in the plans. In order to add character to your woodworking project, we recommend you tobuild the top component our of 1×10 lumber.

How to build a stool

The last step of this woodworking project is to take care of the final touches. Therefore, you should fill of the holes with a good wood filler and let the compound dry out for several hours. Afterwards, sand the wooden surface with 120-grit sandpaper, along the wood grain.

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