Project plans - my X- stepstool

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I have built this stool project at least four times. It is my own design.




I built one last week for my granddaughter to stand on to reach the easel I made for her (she's only 3, I expect she'll grow into it)
I like my design for several reasons:

• make it out of parts of 2x4 and a 1x4
• simple elegant design appeals to me
• low tool requirements. You can make it with table saw and drill
• stable - the base is a little wider than the top and so its hard to tip over.
• Stable - the 2x4s give it weight and low center of gravity.
• Adjustable - you can make it taller and the base gets wider and safer as you make a taller version.
• Key construction feature is a half lap which is fun and easy to make and very strong joint
• Good beginners project if you need one.
• Handy carry handle

I decided to document the plans so others can build it. So here are very detailed plans - Instructions and drawings - Both linked you can download the PDF files by clicking on them below:


Here is a previous thread with the photos of the stepstool:
https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...ject-stepstool

Let me know if you make one and like it.