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Build A Stepping Stool

Build this stunning stepping stool in 20 minutes!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/build-a-stepping-stool • Posted by Mark Montano

This is the perfect stool to get you to the top shelf in your kitchen or add an extra seat at the table.

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

0 h 20

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

This is the perfect stool to get you to the top shelf in your kitchen or add an extra seat at the table.

Instructions

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    Draw a line down the center of both sides of each of the two 17" long boards Add glue to the line and position the 13" long board on the line

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    Flip it over and nail the 17" board to the 13" board Add glue to the other side of the 13" board Center the other 17" board on top and nail it in place This creates the bottom of your bench

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    Center the seat (the 18" board) on top of the base Adhere it to the base with more wood glue Draw a line through the center and along the sides directly above the 17" boards on the base This will help you place your nails Nail the seat in place

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    Paint the entire bench in Lace Stencil 4 rows of the harlequin on each side of the seat with Serene Stencil the harlequin on both sides of the bench

  5. Watch the video tutorial here:

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    Stencil the French Bakery Stencil in the center of the seat with Relic Using the straight edge of the stencil, add a frame around the seat When dry, coat the entire bench in the Light Satin Varnish When the varnish is dry, paint on a small amount of creme wax and rub it off with a damp cloth to give it an aged look