Build a Shaker Step Stool - Introduction to Fine Woodworking Project!

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For this woodworking project I show you how to make a step stool using dovetail joints, which is a great project to build, if you want to practice your dovetail joinery. I made this step stool to be used in our kitchen, and I’m sure it’s going to get a lot of heavy use over the years. I used an old solid cherry cabinet top that had been hanging around the shop to build this dovetail step stoop. I think the stool looks great made with cherry, but would also look great made of white oak, walnut or even pine, all great woods to use with this project build.
If you make this project, please post it on Instagram and tag me so I can see it.
Thanks for Watching. Jon
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[@gwenlilly333]

All KZbinrs need to watch your videos for how to make a great KZbin video because you are straight to the point, no rambling about this or that, your videos are filmed in the best way, all your directions are concise and clear and you are full of a lot of helpful information to help any kind of artist. Thank you for your channel. I am a canvas artist who is wanting to up my production and that means my framing needs are greater and I just watched your video from 6 years ago. Very helpful! Thanks!

[@timblackwood1531]

Nice job and good filming with no silly music..... 👍👍👍😎

[@lancekoller5284]

"I must have done something to not have done the right thing." Words to live by.

[@aaudain1]

That step stool turned out great Jon

[@Bloxygen]

Excellent work Jon! Glad to team up again with you!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Steve! Definitely! Hey there’s a comment by someone named Chris HB that you could probably answer better than me… take a look when you have a minute.

[@uknowulikethat4042]

Nice save on the old cabinet, stool looks great

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Great way to repurpose the cabinet top Jon. Stool came out nice a classic with a modern vibe. Project ONE of your promise of 28 furniture builds for this year!!!! LOL, I kill myself Bro. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Ha ha 😂 thanks Mike! … that’s number 1 … 9 more to go by December 30 .

[@stevensakic4342]

Your videos are very educational. Thank you for sharing.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Steven

[@idontthinkso666]

I like how you approach this more as a conversation, how you approached it, and making decisions along the way. That's how many of us work, too. I like the 5 degree taper, but not the overhang. Loved the dovetails. I would have mortised the lateral support into through tenons in the sides and made a central slot in the top to fit a hand vs. two teeny finger holes. The cherry was gorgeous. I think I'll go make a stool. Thanks for the motivation, Jon!

[@makermark67]

Beautiful little project and i have to say, some of the reasons I like your videos are... 1. Direct communication, not a lot of fluff. 2. If there's a mistake, you share it for us to learn 3. Part of the enjoyment of building, creating, making is doing it as you think about it in real-world time. Not everything has to be from exact planning. Thanks for all you do.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Great to hear! Thanks Mark

[@sapelesteve]

That step stool turned out great Jon! We all make those little mistakes along the way! Making things is just part of the overall learning process! Thanks for those plans! 👍👍😉😉

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Steve

[@MrBubbajohnson1]

Great project Jon, came out nice...love your shop too.Good job!

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Like that 7 degree jig Jon!

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful little stool, Jon! 😃 Fantastic work!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@tomim7187]

This is really nice starter woodworking project. It looks really nice. The 5 degree taper was a great idea. Great job, Jon!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Tom

[@BruceAUlrich]

The stool turned out beautiful...especially for such a utility project. Love that you were about to repurpose that cherry. I've not used the combo of sapele and cherry before...I like it!

[@wolfman75]

Great project!!!! Thank you Jon!!!! 😀😎👍🤘

[@TommyAlanRaines]

For me this is just a classic farm house step stool with a little flair!

[@TorresSidney]

That's awesome!!

[@2979paul]

I like it the overhang adds a unique look

[@rickcimino743]

I really like your style and technique in the shop. Thanks for putting this together.

[@jean-lucmaurin761]

Like before watching... As usual.. Many thanks from France.

[@wiseoldfool]

Looks like a great practice piece. I just watched your jig build as well. I've tried a router jig, but I got too much blowout when using plywood. This method should work fine with plywood. I'll give it a go, I'll use my scroll saw until I get a bandsaw. Why would anyone make dovetails in plywood? Well, why not practice making dovetails when building essential shop furniture? Also I was very surprised that I can get Bloxygen here in Australia, and it's not expensive! I'm definitely going to give it a go. I've had problems with varnish and Danish oil forming a skin. It should also save PVC cement from setting hard in the container! It seems to me it will save me both money and time.

[@StanFerris]

Thank you, Jon! I don't like using a metal router dovetail jig (tried two or three brands), and don't always have the motivation for handsaw and chisel, so I should give your method a try. Isn't woodworking all about dealing with little goofs along the way? As always, a very inspiring session in your shop!

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Very nice. Thanks

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great work on the dovetail step stool Jon! Thanks for sharing the video with us💖👍😎JP

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks JP!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Jon! Have a great week!😎

[@woodshopnerdery]

Love seeing a project build! Very nice results. I was curious if you are worried about the top overhang splitting off along the grain direction under foot? I was thinking that some dowels or pegs sunk perpendicular to the grain direction along the face could add some insurance. Also, with some contrasting woods could add a style element.

[@pmdinaz]

Fantastic!

[@markfishburn8284]

Thank you for sharing your video, I really haven't tried dovetails yet. I will watch your other video about how to make the table saw jig. Thank you again.

[@danyodice1048]

Cool build you make it look so easy...🤘🤘

[@denisruiz1068]

God bless you and your nation.

[@dennisdickson6210]

Cool project.👍

[@canedobrazil3209]

LIKE FROM BRAZIL

[@rachidbensaid4665]

تحياتي من تطوان

[@kermit2704]

Greetings

[@arbyars.chicksawdust]

The download for your plans does not work for me. It just spins and spins. I tried this morning and this evening. Thanks

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Try your spam folder may have gone there

[@arbyars.chicksawdust]

@@JonPetersArtHome I guess I didn't explain well. I put in my name. Then I put in my email. Then I push the red button. Then the web page spins and spins. After 30 min the first time and 15 min the 2nd time I stopped it. Sorry.

[@tonyknightsecreto8338]

What if that's all you have to get this look !😝😜😍I like it ' I like it allot 🐵🐭😃🐼😄🎉😁

[@Lumbeelegend]

Even the Jig is beautiful... wth? Lol

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Chris!