Vanity Stool

By Charleston Crafted
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This is an easy, sturdy stool to build that fits perfectly in front of a vanity or window. Could easily be used as a step stool or a plant stand as well. Easily finish the vanity stool with a wood burning tool, paint or stain.

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

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Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 Board , 2x4 , 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 36 2 1/2 inch Kreg Screws
  • 1 Wood Glue
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Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Legs , 1 1/2" x 2" x 12
  • 4 Top supports , 1 1/2" x 2" x 8"
  • 4 Top Edges , 1 1/2" x 2" x 12"
  • 1 Middle Cross Support , 1 1/2" x 2" x 11 1/2"
  • 2 Middle Cross Supports , 1 1/2" x 2" x 5"
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Directions

  • Rip down 2x4s

    Rip down all 2x4 boards to 2" wide.

  • Cut legs

    Cut four legs to 12 inches.

    Step 2

  • Cut top supports

    Cut four top supports to 8 inches

    Step 3

  • Cut top edges

    Cut the edges of the top. Use a 45 degree miter and cut to four pieces with an outside edge of 12 inches.

    Step 4

  • Drill Pocket Holes in Top Supports

    Set your Kreg pocket hole jig for the thickness of the wood at 1 1/2 inches. Drill two pocket holes on each side of of the top support pieces. Attach those to two of the top edges.

    Step 5

  • Attach other two top edges

    Place a small amount of wood glue on the corners of the remaining two top edges and clamp together to the supports. If you have the right Kreg system, you can also use the jig to connect these corners.

    Step 6

  • Attach Legs

    Drill two pocket holes in each of the legs and attach to the corners of the underside of the top. Attach them angled away from the corners so that the back side of each leg faces the leg on the diagonal corner.

    Step 7

  • Cut Support Beams

    Cut one support beam to 11 1/2 inches. Then cut two smaller beams to 5 inches.

    Step 8

  • Drill Pocket Holes in Support Beams

    Drill two pocket holes in both ends of each of the support beams. Attach the two short pieces to the center of the long piece. Then, attach the support beams to the legs.

    Step 9

  • Add Finish

    Paint, stain or wood-burn your stool. I used a heat gun to give a light burn look to the stool.

    Step 10

  • Check Us Out

    For the rest of the post and more projects, check us out at www.CharlestonCrafted.com.