How Do You Build A Wooden Step Stool?

A step stool is a valuable tool in the kitchen or bathroom where little feet can stand to reach the counter, sink or table. It can serve as a place to sit and can be decorated to match the preference of the child with his or her name. Once the child has grown tall enough to no longer need it, it can still be used to reach nigh cabinets or the top of the refrigerator. This is also an ideal step stool for pets. Cut your wood for the step stool. Draw out the following measurements for the side panels and cut two pieces the same. Draw 20.25 inches down the back, 37 inches across the bottom, up 6.75 inches, over 11 inches, up 6.75 inches, over 11 inches, up 6.75 inches and over 15 inches. You should be back where you started drawing. Cut 3 pieces for the front risers at 15 by 6.75 inches. Cut 2 pieces for the tops of the bottom steps at 11 by 15 inches. Cut 1 piece at 15 by 15 inches for the top step. Cut 1 back piece at 15 by 20.25 inches. You should have 9 pieces ready to assemble. ...  more