Woodworking: Making a Step Stool

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My little shop stool has gotten pretty rickety and unstable. It's definitely not safe for me to stand on to get things off my lumber rack anymore. I needed something that would be more stable and be a touch taller. I thought it would be nice to have a shop stool that could also double as a step ladder. With that in mind, I drew up a Fisher's Shop take on a common design for a step stool. This piece features a stable double A-frame designed stool with a nested set of steps that can flip out on an axle. This turned out to be a wonderful little addition to the shop! And with just half-lap and dado joinery, it was a cinch to put together. Check out the video and then pick up the plans to make yourself one of these handy little step-stools.

[@b.a.ritzenthaler5874]

I watched it twice. Two just seemed to be the right number of times.

[@FishersShop]

Haha!

[@NavinBetamax]

@@FishersShop ......Now, here we have a serious Stereo Enthusiast !!! Lol !

[@dennisgallaher3640]

A+ video, as always, but with all of the stool puns/ dad jokes , I can only rank this as my #2 Drew video.

[@dennisgallaher3640]

Nope just saw the outtakes, that spider is huge!

[@szcustomwoodworks6401]

I had to read this joke 2 times for it to sink in💩

[@adambarnello4703]

I come for the woodworking, but I stay for the jokes. You're the best.

[@keithcorey5535]

Truth!

[@mrBDeye]

Jokes? My doctor asked if my stool is normal.

[@mcgriffith2727]

Me and wife in bed. Me: sneaks fishersshop on Her:"We're not watching @#$_ing woodworking videos!" Fisher: "...it's my stool sample" Her:*trying not to laugh* "oh alright, but just one"

[@sarahlewis2866]

This is exactly how I felt when my dad introduced me to Drew's videos. He's always telling me some anecdote from a video he's watched that I don't particularly care about (he's disabled so he spends most of his days watching KZbin.) I just happened to be walking through one day and caught one of those silly jokes, and 18 months later, I don't miss a video!

[@adamduerr1203]

@@sarahlewis2866 awesome that you can "woodwork" with your Dad.

[@jnorris8649]

The dad jokes... Even the step dad jokes... Awesome.

[@jimthesoundman8641]

And the A-Team jokes. No one but us old geezers will get those.

[@DARSFoG]

I was honestly waiting for a 'What are you doing Step-Ladder' type of joke.

[@haglem]

@@jimthesoundman8641 Who ya callin old! :-)

[@jimthesoundman8641]

@@haglem I pity the fool who calls me old!

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

Jokes? Did I miss something?

[@avestrustheone6349]

“This is my step stool. I’ve never met my real stool.” This, ladies and gentlemen, is comedy

[@Randomiz500]

I pity the fool!

[@bluerosedreamer4264]

“How loud glue can be” 😂

[@travisg1759]

So loud.

[@TheDivegeek]

My three year-old granddaughter commented that "glue is very, very quiet". She also pointed out when he was squaring boards on the jointer that the boards were rectangles, not squares. She's not very impressed with Drew.

[@StevenHearndon]

"Titebond IV - Now quieter!"

[@michalcooperman201]

Well now, that’s a ver sticky question.

[@DazedPhasesofLazerbeams]

"My neighbors front door had some walnut trim, that was only held on by some brad nails and glue. After I cut it down to size..." This guy kills me.

[@richardgroom988]

I can't believe that I just gave a like to a video of a man playing with his stool

[@Leron...]

Even when the universe tries to tell you not to add the flathead screw, you persevere. I applaud your stubborn gumption.

[@davidwilliams9606]

Rub the screw over a bar of soap before trying to drive it in. It will make it slip right in. But a flathead screw is still bold choice!

[@KSFWG]

You better keep her around...Her super power is she can repel spiders with a single scream... ;)

[@Bang-C4]

It's like you're a secret agent man. Cover story: highly skilled and experienced woodworker. Actual mission: putting a smile on everyone's face in these troubled times. I say: job well done.

[@kieranfoster902]

My wife was asking me to make a step stool this morning. Great timing. I love the throw away remark about your "neighbours door having walnut trim.....after I cut it down..." 😂

[@TheBengstonWoodshop]

Why are you low key the funniest person on youtube?! It's my stool sample.. 🤣🤣

[@wikapo]

I just want to say that you have viewers in Poland 😉🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@stevensansone7502]

You: "I never met my real stool." Me: **Smacks And Shakes Head, Still Giggles Like An Idiot**

[@FishersShop]

Mission accomplished.

[@alexclark6777]

The combination of dad jokes, poop jokes, and giant spiders are the reason why KZbin needs to add a "Love" button.

[@rcjbvermilion]

"step by step instructions" I see what you did there.

[@GordyDhatt]

"If you can make your stool smell good..." Shot coffee out my nose. 😆

[@abuk44]

You had me at "stool sample" 🤎

[@ausnutcase4460]

Stool sample 😂🤣😂🤣 that’s just golden 👍🏼........you should come over to Australia mate we’ll show you some big spiders lmao 😂🤪

[@sdbratman]

"Stool sample". I shouldn't have been surprised, but it got me. Head shaking giggle. Again, very entertaining and educational video Drew.

[@georgenewlands9760]

Me too 😉

[@nealbecker6075]

Nice! Had one like this in my house growing up. I can't decide if I come for the woodworking and stay for the dad jokes, or come for the dad jokes and stay for the woodworking. Either way, it's a win.

[@jennieanddavis]

Ear protection helps me tune into that soft voice in my head whispering: “tRiAnGleS!”

[@FishersShop]

Haha

[@travisg1759]

@@FishersShop Yours whispers "Flat heads..."

[@AiresTheBold]

Me at 0:15 : "Oh, a stool build. I wonder if he's going to -" Me at 0:23 : "There we go."

[@philbuswell8053]

I'd like to meet your POOR NEIGHBOR. FUNNY GUY!!

[@nattodatto]

How much of your neighbour's house is left?! Or do they have a really big house and don't notice...?

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Such a great design and of course video as always! Haha I'm still laughing at I pity the stool!

[@FishersShop]

Haha, thanks Ethan! It's not every day that I can get a Mr. T pun in there. :)

[@Supermuttt]

Your woodworking skills, comedy and filming/editing are all top notch. You are a national treasure, and should have your own woodworking show on tv.

[@vogonpoet5860]

if he is a treasure does he have to be buried under a big black X?

[@BeauChampion]

You had at least 30 more stool jokes that you held back, didn't you? 😄

[@c.a.g.1977]

Holfing back stool can be dangerous for your intestinal system

[@orangetigernl8632]

Maybe time for another outtake compilation?!

[@TheMuzShop]

Awesome video Bro!! Great tip on the hand saw with tape.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Great looking stool 💩😂

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Mike! :)

[@damnperrys1]

"I pity the stool!"

[@Wordsnwood]

looks like a dock spider... Highly scientific name for the spiders we see on docks up north at cottages. There's only two things you can do... Burn the house down, or catch it and put it in your neighbours garage.

[@FishersShop]

Haha, that spider got an up close inspection opportunity with my dust collector shortly after that video clip.

[@krn14242]

That was a huge spider.

[@PJRayment]

@@krn14242 Nope. Take it from this Aussie. That's not big at all.

[@andrechadwick4233]

Hey my friend, u make a nice looking stool !!

[@bo-be-qbarbecueausderseest1663]

Great job and a real blockbuster video! I hope your wife didn't have nightmares 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@jamiegienapp8694]

Drew, once again you have saved me. I have been searching so long for a way to make my stool smell better. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Loved this video, BTW.

[@FishersShop]

Hehe, glad to help

[@dottyjyoung]

Every time I have to use a flat-head screw, I say aloud, "My father told me that flat-heads have very small brains." 😂 Because I'm THAT frustrated. Every. Dang. Time.

[@simonr6793]

Its good to hear from Mr Fisher formally Mr T. Life's treated you well I see even though you say you have problems with your stools!!! It's an age thing try some kinda softener last thing at your age sir is difficult stools!!!. I've often wondered how you got so much free wood from your neighbour well this video has answered that burning question 🤔 he must either be a big fan of the A TEAM or he's scared to death of you B.A !!! But hay you keep it your secret!!! I thought I was watching a remake of the movie 🎥 " Arachnophobia " when that monster scared your missus!!! PRICELESS!!!!. As always buddy 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

[@pirakoXX]

The Danish word for chair is "stol" and a stool with steps like this one is called "trappestige" (step ladder). And Danish Oil isn't Danish! Just like Danish (pastry) is called "Wienerbrød" (Bread from Wien/Vienna, Austria). If you didn't know, now you do! :D I know my version of this stool/trappestige will be a far less perfect build, but hopefully solid and used a lot and therefore perfect for my shop :D Thank you so much for another great video/build and inspiration (y)

[@szcustomwoodworks6401]

Even without all of the dad jokes I really enjoy the quality of the furniture you build, and the process of building. But the dad jokes are premo material!!! "I pitty the stool"

[@gambit1001]

ew, that spider o_O Did you find it again? The hunt is on..... Beautiful dual purpose chair/step-ladder. Might just have to make one!!

[@AndreaArzensek]

I was never so happy to hear about someone's stool sample. And I must say, it came out excellent!

[@bytesizedengineering]

My daughter likes to watch over my shoulder when I watch KZbin videos. I'll often ask her, "what is he making?". As we watched this video she responded to my question with, "a bunny sandwich!". She's a year and a half old, so her vocabulary and topics of conversation are still pretty limited.

[@FishersShop]

Ooooo! That sounds wonderful though! I like her idea. :)

[@barnabyjones8333]

Glad you didn't slip on your old stool. It was looking pretty loose. Your new stool is cherry! Good looking. And much more solid. I don't even want to know why your wife is looking at it. Not going there. But then, why am I looking at it? And why is there a video to publicly display it? IDK, but it's nice. I'll stop now....

[@jefft7968]

I keep expecting each Drew Fisher narration to start with "Hi diddly ho neighborinos!". Or maybe a "Oh diddily ding dong darn it! " in the outtakes. (And I mean that in the best possible way)

[@markduggan3451]

It looks amazing. The dad jokes are as good as mine.

[@lVl1GGL3]

Awesome and hilarious video. I'm always looking forward to your next video. 👍

[@Earlkeating82]

Hi from Ireland, this is my first of your videos to watch, so funny 🤣 and ypur work is so neat! Amazing looking shop, you guys in the states have access to some really nice products..

[@brandonthebuildertx]

I feel like you pulled all of these stool jokes out of your, you know, repository of bad jokes. Or is that suppository of bad jokes?

[@FishersShop]

Haha! Nice!

[@teaguewhite26]

You should have named it "Rickety-No-Mo" & if it does a superb job, someday it can become a Real Stool too!

[@dennissorrows792]

I recently bought the plans for this and am starting the build this weekend out of 8/4 red oak (that I got from my neighbor, lol) .

[@mikeschaefer9516]

Next project, over complicated, walnut and brass Spider Trap.

[@warpman74]

You better watch out so it doesn't get stuck in the washing machine, apparently that can happen. Or was that step sister, I can't quite remember...

[@MrShelzy]

Wife: Spider? Well at least it’s in the filthy shop. Aaaaghhh! Spider: Wifey? I’ll stay long enough for her to see me and I’ll take over the house! Yeeeehaaaaaw!

[@wolfparty4234]

Always love your videos!!!❤️❤️💪🏼🤦🏻‍♂️💩

[@embwee]

The stool looks real cherry! I thought there was going to be a whoops when you say earlier, "or so I thought," (with those dice measuring things) but having watched the whole vid, I guess that was a bit of modesty on display.

[@adamduerr1203]

My wife came in to the room to ask why I was yelling Yeah! She didn't understand how a slotted screw could be so exciting. And stool pigeon. I was waiting but I couldn't find a place to add that pun either.

[@lylestavast7652]

those sophomoric stool references.... I mean there are kids reading ! watching ! and they're loving them !!! Nice project :) Had a few commenters about flat head screws eh ? lol

[@j1ones11282]

Did you neighbor run out of wood? Seems like you used stuff from your own supply🙂. Stool sample... nice

[@dennismcaleer242]

When you see a spider that big....SHOOT IT, SHOOT IT, SHOOT IT!!!

[@blfstk1]

I love the way you "cheat." Problem is I am too lazy even to cheat. I do come when I'm called to dinner. Does that make me industrious? Yes, yes. I'm sure it does.

[@woodfather]

I hate to be _that_ guy, but the finish isn't going to last. You applied it to a stool with two steps, while the tin clearly states it is for use on One Step projects.

[@FishersShop]

I read this comment and was saying to myself, "Bro... then DON'T BE that guy....oh.... nevermind, that guy is awesome." lol

[@andyfarmer759]

Super project. I will be sending for a set of your plans but first, I have to take a trip to your nieghbour, and borrow some of his walnut trim.

[@sammisworkshops3762]

I bet Mrs Fisher made you sleep in the dog house for a week!. Nice stepstool! Bet it would look great all in Walnut too!

[@1100mrjohnson]

Oh geez, I need to flee Michigan right now, that spider looks HUGE!

[@nodswal]

I like how you do stuff, do you need a 41 year old apprentice that knows almost nothing about working with wood :)

[@seanmyers227]

Bro... Stool sample 😝 *Self identifying as a cork screw 😂*

[@Pararn1226]

"Stool sample" Made me laugh... Thanks Drew, I needed that :)

[@oldmanpottering]

I cracked up at "stool sample", I wish you were my neighbour 🤣

[@tylermcclure2703]

How does one see a spider that big and not go grab the blowtorch??? I'd burn the entire house down if i saw a spider that massive. Insurance will understand.

[@sagguharjit88]

Dear Sir It is very good step stool. Excellent👍👏

[@GRichardWrotten]

Oh!! I think my problem is I’ve been using too quiet of a glue! Thanks!

[@davecurda2350]

I can’t believe I watched you play with your stool 🤮😆🤣😂

[@billdiehl156]

I was hoping to see the slotted screw and you didn’t disappoint! However, the outtakes show that slotted screw usage is about as frightening as that spider!!

[@awesomearizona-dino]

Oh the comedy... i truly LOL'd. Thanks Drew.

[@charlesthomas9294]

Bloopers:

[@seth1371]

9:05 hearing the router I fully expected to hear bagpipes start playing lol.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Very cool, very funny. But now you'll have to burn the house down to kill the spider. Lol

[@keats182]

I wondered why you didn't make it out of walnut. Then you said your wife would take this one. It all makes sense now. Get her to steal the cherry one so you can make yourself a walnut step ladder. Diabolical.

[@robertborberg6427]

Another awesome video that Spider would have Caught the business end of my mallet in my shop

[@joelsloan1]

You make a beautiful stool, not something everyone can claim...

[@jdroan]

Great build, how awesome is it you can watch a comedy show, an amazing build, an work health and safety video, and a nature documentary all in 17 odd minutes. Thank you for your efforts!

[@julietphillips1991]

I think the stool is too nice for shop furniture and your Outtakes are hilarious, the bit with the flat head screw was painfully familiar!

[@henryrossouw930]

Im also going to build me a sweet smelling stool.All the wood will be coming from my neighbours.Honestly.

[@stevegronsky8904]

Drew you are a sick man. BUT that's why I love your videos.

[@adiringer1959]

LOL, stool sample!! Cracked me up. Nice design

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Had to stop by and say thanks so much for the inspiration! Your dowel idea was really encouraging and had a bit lying around 😀

[@FishersShop]

You are so welcome! I saw your IG post about the version you made. Well done. :)

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

"...because I never met my real stool." Classic. Reminded me of a scene in M*A*S*H: BJ: "We have some shampoo" Hawkeye: "Because we couldn't find any real poo" Great build, Drew. You are a master.

[@Mrsdanidenise]

Only 26 seconds in and I’m cracking up!! 😂😂

[@23phaedrus]

So many great comedy lines but, “I never met my real stool”, thanks :)

[@TheTordias]

Help, I can't reach the top shelf. W...wa...What are you doing Step-Stool?

[@hebierob]

getting the plans now...awesome stool you made. You stool maker you.

[@aaronm4706]

I came for the woodworking, but stayed for the dad jokes.

[@firstduewoodworks9293]

Ok I knew it was coming, but the stool jokes, so well done! I'm glad I'm not that smart and love slap stick!! As always enjoyed it Drew!!! Very pretty with the cherry!

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, friend

[@edwarddrost5299]

The guard spider will keep your stool safe from your wife's eye, for awhile.

[@edwardmedina1236]

That damn glue is so loud. I have to always wear ear protection for it and sometimes I even have to wear eye protection for it.

[@AllenBrosowsky]

Ah, yes, the well kept secret of removing spiders. Ask the wife to come in and scream at it.

[@andrhamm]

I just assume the outtake with the flathead screws happens every sing time 😂

[@c.a.g.1977]

Stool sample. Drew you really crack me up! 😂 🤣😂 🤣

[@trubkir]

Spider: Have you seen a twisted piece of cherry that I was using as my house?