Kid’s Step-Up Stool

Kid's Carpenter's Notebook - Step up Stool - MyFixitUpLife

Step up or display your little favorites on this four piece bench!

Kid's Carpenter's Notebook - Step-up Stool - MyFixitUpLifeThis Step-Up Stool is designed for every kid carpenter to have a job-from assembly to decorating. And everyone will be able to learn a few new skills along the way.

While it’s also a perfectly-sized place to display special things, this stool functions as a safe step up for little ones. When I see my daughter stand on it and reach for something just outside her ever-growing grasp, it never ceases to amaze me what can be create with just a few boards and a some basic tools. And it’s sturdy enough to hold even us big kids. I know.

What You’ll need for this projects:

Tools & Equipments

–   Circular saw / miter saw / miter box
–    Hammer / egg beater drill / drill
–   Countersink
–   Sandpaper / sander
–  Square
–  Measureing tape

Materials

– 1 piece 1x12x8 pine
–  1 5/8” finished-head screws / 6p finish nails

Kid's Carpenter's Notebook - Step-up Stool - MyFixitUpLifeStep 1. Cut the pieces.
– Top: 11 ½” x 11 ½”
–  Legs: 11 ½” x 5”
– Strut: 2 ¼” x 6”

Step 2. Assemble parts.
– Screw or nail the Strut to the center-top of each leg.
– Center the top on the leg/strut assembly; countersink and fasten.
– Use sandpaper, router, or low angle block plane to ease the edges of the TOP.

Step 3. Finish.

  – Fill nail or screw holes with painter’s putty. Let dry.
– Sand smooth.
– Prime all surfaces and paint

 

 

Kid's Carpenter's Notebook - Step up Stool - MyFixitUpLife

Kid's Carpenter's Notebook - Step up Stool - MyFixitUpLife

Kid's Carpenter's Notebook - Step up Stool - MyFixitUpLife

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