Kids Art Center Stools
DIY Kids stools that you can make with scrap wood! Free
Specifications
| Project type | Kids Tables and Chairs |
|---|---|
| Room | Craftroom |
| Style | Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Estimated cost | Under $20 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 1 - 3/4" plywood scrap (13" x 13")
- 1 - 2x2x8
- 1 - 1x2x6
- 1 - 1x4 scrap @ 12"
Cut List
- 1 - 3/4" plywood @ 13" x 13" (seat)
- 4 - 2x2 @ 11 1/4" (5 degree bevel & miter on both ends parallel, measuring short point to long point) (legs)
- 4 - 1x2 @ 8" (5 degree miter both ends NOT parallel, measuring short point to short point) (apron)
- 1 - 1x4 @ 12" (seat back)
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
- countersink drill bit
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Take all of the legs and mark the inside corner on the top and the outside corner on the bottom. A five degree bevel/angle can be hard to judge once you start building. Then with inside corners on the inside, attach an apron to two of the legs. Do this for two leg sets. Use the 3/4" setting on your Kreg Jig and attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, pocket holes are drilled in the aprons. TIP: Also drill 3/4" pocket holes facing upward in aprons for attaching the seat in later steps.
Step 2
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on either end of the remaining aprons (and also facing upward for attaching the top in later steps). Attach to leg sets with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.
Step 3
Attach seat back to seat. If you are painting, you can use pocket holes (3/4" setting with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws) but for stain, attach from underside with carefully placed and predrilled 2-1/2" screws.
Step 4
Attach seat to leg base through the pocket holes drilled in step 1 and 2.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/kids-art-center-stools