DIY 2x4 End Grain Stool

In this video I’m making a simple wooden stool out of 2x4’s. This project is a part of the Modern Maker Podcast’s Two 2x4 Challenge. Hope you enjoy!
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MATERIALS:
Two 2x4’s
Wood glue
TOOLS:
Measuring tape
Pen
Ruler
Bandsaw / table saw /planer
Miter saw
Belt sander
Hand held belt sander
Chisel
Clamps
USEFUL TIPS:
Using a planer and/or a table saw makes this project a lot easier.
SAFETY NOTES:
Safety first! Always be careful with dangerous tools and make sure you know how to use them correctly.
MUSIC BY Henbrix

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Looks great!! So much satisfying chiseling 👏🏻

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Sharp chisels are so satisfying to use. :)

[@HomeMadeModern]

love this project!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much, it means a lot! ☺️

[@Z-add]

That wood is like butter. Very soft.

[@stankolodin5586]

I like how she designed the final glue up. That the seat comes together in three pieces to make the leg joints easier to make is ingenious. I like.

[@scooppralines6428]

I'm so glad I saw your project on the modern maker podcast. I'm really looking forward to more of your projects!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, I'm so glad you found my channel! New projects coming soon! :)

[@Bobby-bo3zc]

You differently created a minimalist project. See through the abstract. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@nicksl1951]

This was such a joy to watch! I love the idea of alternating the grain

[@jpatel1114]

Great Job ...very neat... Great to see more and more women in wood working.....All the best..!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Woodworking is great and I think too many women are intimidated by it! They shouldn't be, it's awesome! :)

[@Viralclown]

Looks great. Just a tip after cutting notches with your band saw slide the chisel between the cuts in the middle and move the chisel back and forth and they will fall out.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! And thanks for the tip, I'll test it next time! :)

[@LizzyNerd]

I love how the wood grain turned out. So beautiful and simple! It's really encouraging to see women doing beautiful projects like this. :) Someday when I can buy tools like a belt sander and circular saw, I might try my hand at some designs like this.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! :) Try it! Working with wood is so satisfying! :)

[@purple-np3np]

Just found your channel and I love your videos! I'm a girl who's into diy as well xxx

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Great to have more women join the community, welcome! :)

[@dantaylor7416]

Nice job! I like how the end grain cut outs were stacked in perfect syncopation with the rhythm of the song

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@SmallFryCreations]

Great design. Looks great!! Love that end grain. So pretty!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Yep, all about that end grain! :D

[@streetskier]

Best 2x4 Challenge I've seen so far!! Love how this turned out!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

A huge compliment, thank you! :)

[@rubenmadman]

That's some delicate woodworking hands 👍

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Haha, yes! :D

[@mrcoolyandoporlavida]

I am amazed of how such a skilled woman also has such a beautiful hands

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Never thought I had pretty hands! 😄

[@danielwebber1635]

I agree with the other comments about your hands. Lovely! To keep them that way, l would recommend you use a push stick.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! I always use a push stick if my hands get close to the blade. I feel like I have better control and grip using my hands if I'm a safe distance away from the blade. 😊

[@andyandnancy]

Beautiful stool and video. You've gained a new subscriber.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Welcome! :)

[@mwsculls]

This is the most impressive two 2x4 project that I've seen to date. The finished stool looks amazing!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Wow, thank you! Really glad you like it! :)

[@houtjeboom]

Beautiful Stool!!! And keep on making great things

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you!! I will!! :D

[@slowburnwoodworks7626]

Very cool 👌 Well done 👍

[@GuillermoSanchez29]

Very simple and I enjoyed your project

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@masterofnone]

Just found your channel from suggestions. Thank you KZbin. Great editing and nice table.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, welcome!

[@tipp0183]

Mega Clamps! i need some of those.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Haha, yes! :D

[@HackThePlanetNow]

Congrats on being everyone's favorite with this project.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! It's overwhelming! :)

[@phil.pinsky]

I'll tell Ben that you have my vote! you have serious skills

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :D

[@ShaukatHakim]

Neatly done!

[@stianhammervold]

Dang! that stool looks awesome! love the finish, need to get me some of that wax.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Yep, love whitewash wax on pine, makes it look so much better! :)

[@OddTinkering]

Very well made videos, have you done videos before or are you just a natural talent? I just started learning filming and editing, hopefully I will soon be making as good looking videos as you.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! No, these are the first videos I've made. I'm just learning as I go! So much to learn still but it's exciting! :)

[@MEngelberts]

I fell in love with your aesthetic watching the review of the two2x4 challenge. Keep up the great content!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it! :)

[@JulianDoIt]

Simple look and great video 👍 I enjoyed watching

[@antonmessina5304]

Such a great build!!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you!! :)

[@OreoChickz2013]

This stuff is SO SATISFYING. I’ve subscribed!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, thanks! :)

[@colinwhitehurst9781]

You definitely have an artists eye!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@Xfolium1]

Wow!!!! Very nice!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you!!

[@Grant2406]

About 1:45 when you were breaking out the mortises. Those scraps are excellent glue spreaders.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

They definitely do! :D

[@SteveGribbinMaker]

Nice video Minni.. I really like the design.. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work..

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you Steve, so nice to hear! :)

[@vitorinonhamuwe5208]

Beautiful Music & Wonderful project

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@ASousaMakesIt]

Nice project and I like the way you put the video together!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@peden34]

wow. awesome job and great video work!!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you so much! :)

[@PleasantRanch]

Awesome work, Minni. I like how you left it natural. Or maybe there's a finish to come. Either way, looks great!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! I put a coat of Osmo whitewash wax on it, it keeps the wood light and it doesn't yellow over time. :)

[@TheCeltic1001]

I'm honestly more impressed you can keep your nails looking so healthy lol

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Haha, they're gel nails, that's how! :D

[@TjallingBlackCat]

The Minimalist Maker Built-in marking knives?

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I wish! :D

[@ftho1986]

loving your videos so far! can't wait to see what's next! keep it up!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! New videos coming soon! :)

[@MarkMcCluney]

that worked out well! ingenious leg idea. thanks for sharing.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

It did! :) Thank you!

[@Emancarrillo]

Great video. Popped up in my recommendations. Glad it did.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I'm glad too! :D Thanks! :)

[@samsnyder3198]

Loved this video. I have young daughters that I watch woodworking/maker videos with, and we'll definitely be tuning in to see your videos and to see your channel grow! Keep up the good work!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Wow, thank you! And welcome! :) It's awesome that your daughters are interested in woodworking and making! That's how I started when I was young! :)

[@CarpenterPappu]

Great wood working ......I am Carpenterpappu

[@Mikhandmaker]

Nice video! I love it

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks! :)

[@philiptaylor9824]

very nice! clean lines and looks great! hard to do with 2X4

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Yeah, making good looking 2x4 furniture is hard, but I'm really happy with the finished project. :)

[@antonleimbach648]

Great build, thank you for sharing!

[@MultiTom1956]

Looks beautiful! very nice short tutorial :-) ,love it and thank you.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Glad you like it! :)

[@ewijntuin]

not many woodworkers/DIY'ers have such nice nails :)

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I was waiting for someone to eventually comment on that, haha! :D Gel nails work surprisingly well, they can take the wear and tear. And I also do them myself. :D

[@JoDidntHearYou]

This is gorgeous and I love how you did the legs of the table :)

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! :)

[@WilliamLutesMaker]

So Very Kewl !!! You got a shoutout on Reclaimed Audio Podcast for this video. Well done :-)

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! I'll listen to it! :)

[@caskwith]

Great project, turned out really nice. You are brave with the nails and the white clothing, I can't be in my shop for more than 5 mins without getting filthy.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Yeah, that happens! :) But I chose white to bring more light to the video. Sort of works! :)

[@NihalShah]

Great design!

[@PJArch91]

This stool is one of my favorite pieces of the two 2x4 challenge is just beautiful, and you have such a nice hands btw lol

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you, haha! :D

[@TheWoodWerker]

Very Nicely done Mini! I just found you and HAD to Like and Subscribe because of the very noticeable Talent with Tools and Camera! Looking forward to seeing all your videos to find out what's in store! Have A Super Week!.....*Gus*

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! I try my best! :) Have a nice week too!

[@The_8Bit]

madd props great design, great execution, I love actually seeing real-time speed in your video, and I love seeing real tools used for the purpose, not just to show off a sponser's product +1 subscriber here

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! I noticed early that speed up video just wasn't for me. Glad you like it! :)

[@DinizMaris]

This looks great, subed

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks and welcome! :)

[@christiaantjahhh]

Wow didn't noticed your channel before.... you found a new sub🤣

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Glad you found my channel, welcome! :)

[@TobiasHoffmannWup]

Perfect! Thanks for uploading

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

You're welcome! :)

[@David-bt5vs]

very good! congratulations from Brazil!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@amrelfakhry9091]

perfect work

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@adinanphonglong2133]

Very Nice

[@TheR3dH0T]

happy I watch the podcast. automatically sub and liked :)

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I'm happy too that you found my channel! Welcome!

[@brickdaddiy]

The podcast sent me 😀

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, welcome! :D

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Cool project. Subbed to your channel.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, welcome!

[@sumandl]

Wow! Subed 👍🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Lady you rock !

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you!!! :D

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

keep up the good work. got yourself a new sub.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you, welcome!

[@josevalladares4093]

Bonito proyecto y buen trabajo.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Gracias! :)

[@JustinLevine]

I love this. Happybto be subscribed!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, welcome! :)

[@JW77]

I like how you arranged the grain pattern. It's very attractive. Btw is there any special reason why you don't use a table saw? There are some cuts that can be done easier with it.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! The reason for not using a table saw... I don't have one. :D Hopefully in the future!

[@asdf21819]

Did you apply any finish for this beauty?

[@BronkBuilt]

Nice job.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@junskey]

nice!!

[@easternPotatoland]

um.. why you added wood dust on top and rub it before sanding?

[@JHA854]

Ammar A. It's saw dust. You rub it on while the glue is still wet and it fills any gaps and dries up the excess glue.

[@thejesse]

so cool. what is that ring clamp with the metal braces at the corners called?

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I guess it's called a strap clamp. I just used it to quickly hold the pieces together, so that I could flip the stool right side up and see that the top was lining up nicely. :)

[@disco_jelly_cat268]

What was the sawdust near the end for?

[@tammyfinch5469]

It would be a bit tall for my needs but I love it!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@BobBlarneystone]

well done! - functional, attractive, and efficient The leg joinery could be better but that is secondary to the objective. I think that it would have been nice to see you make it with hand tools, but that is not so important.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! I agree, it could be so much better! But I had such a limited time to make this, just one day. I did my best! :D

[@kellilandry3207]

Really great project! Did you use a whitewash stain on it?

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks! Yes I did, I just didn't get good footage from it. I like light wood and with a coat of whitewash wax the pine doesn't yellow over time. :) I used Osmo wax.

[@amyismail1987]

hi ,why you not glue up the top base first and after that put the leg...this step will be strong enough for hold your leg.by the way you did so well... I like it. thanks for the video.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

It just seemed easier this way. The fit of the legs wasn't perfect, so I was able to get a better glue up. :)

[@mitzara25]

I would like to make thisss, its so awsomee but, I dont have the tools😟can you make some videos with alternative ideas for those with simple materials and no tools? this video was great btw you have great ideas !😊

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks! I will see if I think of something nice I can make a project out of!

[@MarquesDarmawan13]

great video.. nice design.. one thumbs up for you.. and one subscribe.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you and welcome! :)

[@EmeSantosSthewoodworkergirl]

I just found your channel, from the KZbin suggestions. this project turn out great, loved it. Great video. and of course I subscribed to your channel. I'm subscriber number 286 yeiiiii Keep doing this awesome videos. Cheers EmeSantosH (^_^)

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome, welcome!! More projects coming soon! :)

[@knownaigm]

Wait so the only thing holding any of this together is a couple layers of glue?

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Yes :D

[@TheLydras]

awsome. i love u.

[@LenaCardell]

Did you whitewash the wood or is it just the lighting?

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

I did whitewash it, i just didn't get good footage of that. I used Osmo whitewash wax. :)

[@SDoty]

Was it "Osmo Wood Wax Finish Colored Oil" ? Did you put the clear coat they recommend on top? Thinking of using white washed pine in our house so would love any tips / info you have...maybe it'd make a good video? (if you used it on furniture I mean.) I any case I called the US distributor and they sell pine floors too so I am getting quotes for both. Thanks for tip.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

nicely done. It takes even more skill to do it with long nails.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Haha, thanks!

[@johnwalsh5286]

next time use bigger clamps. Nice work.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!

[@D4rkS7der]

1:18 looks like you tried to cut it and then decided to sand it down, is that true?

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Yes, I tried to cut it first, but I couldn't get a straight line on the band saw. So I had to try another way since I didn't have a table saw. Table saw would have made this project so much easier! :)

[@D4rkS7der]

Yeah It would. But you figured out how to make it work and that is what counts ;-).

[@hillbillyana]

Do you think this project could be a desk?

[@easternPotatoland]

beautiful channel! haha but.. I can't take my eyes off your nails, how can you work with them?

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Haha, I can work with them just fine! :D They're actually much more durable than my natural nails, so no problem! :)

[@easternPotatoland]

The Minimalist Maker haha yea they look adorable and just get out of manicure haha

[@MakingAndFixing]

Nice video, looks really professional and I love the music. But your finger nails kept distracting me :D. I had to keep rewinding the video to see your build. Ha, ha.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Haha, I keep getting comments about my nails, it's so funny! They work great though! :D

[@blackatanmusiq]

A real wonman i love that

[@od4407]

world stare lol glad you like real wonmans

[@blackatanmusiq]

Yes because some woman can't do nothing

[@od4407]

NEVERMIND DUDE, joke completely over your head.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Looks great and nice job on the video. I know we follow each other on Instagram. I didn't realize you have a KZbin channel...me too!

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thank you! Yeah, I subscribed to your channel a couple weeks ago, nice stuff! :)

[@BruceAUlrich]

The Minimalist Maker Thanks so much! Have a good rest of the week.

[@tooljunkie555]

nice stool! haha! i did an endgrain table for this chlallenge..on the same day too!!haha! great minds think alike..just subscribed .idk if you subscribe other channels but i wood love to have ya aboard! look fwd to seeing more of what you have done and do in future take care!🍻

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Awesome! :) I have a personal account I use for my subscriptions, this one is just for content creating! :) But I'll definitely check your channel out! :)

[@tooljunkie555]

The Minimalist Maker awesome sounds good what's the other channel name how subscribe to that as well and thank you I appreciate your support :-) and keep up the good work in the videos coming you really good work

[@ivangrindovsky9942]

Как ты работаешь с такими длинными ногтями, неудобно же

[@reforzar]

Love the legs. Lots of tapers.

[@TheMinimalistMaker]

Thanks!