How to Build an Easy Plywood Stool - Step by Step

This project is suitable for any novice woodworker or DIY'er and produces something that will come in useful for years to come.
Project Plans: www.etsy.com/u...
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[@5past2]

Nice wee handy stool. I like the tip for using the block with the jigsaw, I'll use this with my circular saw.

[@EireFirst2024]

I can see you falling in love with that router table... The profile of bits is just endless 😂👌. Treat yourself to a pilot countersink bit (if you don't have 1 Stuart).. Handier than having to swap out 2 different bits, you well deserve it 👍

[@douglafferty7688]

As a recent newbie to woodworking, I saw this and had to purchase the plans. Looking forward to making this neat project. Can't wait to get started. Thanks for sharing, Stuart.

[@uknowulikethat4042]

Nice and simple design and looks great, if you get fed up of it as a stool you've got a nice plant pot stand

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Stuart, that was a brilliant little stool project, I like the hint about the 'cut spacer', cheers mate, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.

[@DiHandley]

👍🇦🇺

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks Les

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@lewisbrown51]

Brilliant video.... keep them coming Stuart!!!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks you

[@thomasdoherty6876]

Might have to try a wider version of this, would be a handy addition to my small van a sort of hop-up that is quickly broken down into flat pack I don't have room for an aluminium one you can buy.

[@user-tj5nd4ol8c]

Great tutorial. Articulate and informative in every way. Thank you

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevin-the-carrot]

Very handy,cheap and easy way to make a stool for any workshop.I like the idea about cutting the small block for the jigsaw to set out a square edge,defo gonna cut one for my jigsaw and circular saw.

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@woodworks3585]

Another Great tutorial build Stuart. Thank you for all you do for us. We all appreciate all the time that you put in with all the great information and help for others 👍👍👍. Thank you...

[@ProperDIY]

Many thanks. I try to give everyone as much as poss so thanks

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@David.M.]

Nice project and very efficient use of the plywood. Thanks. Just purchased the plans, very reasonably priced!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you David - nice one!

[@Daniel-li1jt]

Well done. A lot of great wood working tips in this short video and really nice to stool.

[@Quaker521]

That looks like a smashing little project Stuart. And the new router table is looking great. Thanks for the upload.

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@jimlepeu577]

Don’t know if I missed it, but I would put a little chamfer on the bottom of the legs to prevent damage moving it around

[@UltimateAccuracy]

Lovely little project. Worth putting some felt or rubber floor protectors on the feet if used indoors. Ply edging is great at cutting up flooring finishes, the tiny amount of compliance in them also gives a bit of wiggle room if your legs or the floor aren't perfectly level!

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks Stuart, thats really lovely, so easy to make too……be safe as always

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@bighig88]

Looks like that could be my next couple of jobs. Have some 12mm ply which I'll have to double up like I did for a bedside cabinet I made 😁

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@kierankelly6515]

You should invest in the Dewalt DCD887 impact driver it has 3 modes on it one of them is for precision screwing will save you using a hand screwdriver all the time. Highly recommend it.

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@simonmiddleton4977]

Nice project as usual thanks Stuart 😃👍

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@Je22345]

Thanks mate another great project 👍👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@TheWardagh]

Nice job. Really enjoyed that 👍🏼

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@grahamscarrott8685]

Woul like to see you make and install work table drawers for your work bench…👍

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@colinbleach9390]

Another excellent video

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@somewhereelse3813]

Great stuff, AS usual contains great tips that are so transferable 👍👍👏👏

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@alexwashington1722]

Thanks! Good job!

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you too!

[@granttaylor8179]

Great stuff as usual 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks again!

[@GeeWhizRS]

Good job Stuart. I was wondering how you were going to introduce the jigsaw blade on that round cut. 😁 Now you’re using your router table it might be useful to explain climb cutting pros and cons. Just a thought. 👍

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@Spoonychief]

Great project as always. Can I maybe suggest it might be helpful for a few more pointers for us novice DIY'ers like, what grit sandpaper, size screws (screw types, names, uses is a real minefield when you don't really know what you are looking for) the name of the bit which holds the screw on your impact driver, finally what is the tape measure you use? having cm's on both sides would be a lot more useful than the one I currently own.

[@Ginwood]

I'm pretty sure that the Advent Vice Versa Tape Measure Stuart is using there. Keep meaning to get one myself

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@maxyhargrave944]

Love the stool, I have a uni project where I have to make a stool like this but without using glues and am only allowed 4 screws. Any idea how that could be done?

[@MartynSmith]

A good video again - When are you going to make the second step?

[@timdriscoll1559]

That's a lovely starter project, Stuart, but the draftsman in me can't help but notice the layout plans you show at the end has the slots placed at the bottom of both leg pieces not one at the top and one at the bottom! Oops!

[@ProperDIY]

You are completely right however that was my first draft and was changed before it was uploaded onto Etsy. Checking before publishing - that's the Engineer in me!

[@timdriscoll1559]

@@ProperDIY As we would expect from a Proper DIYer! Cheers.

[@Ginwood]

Good to see the first outing of the table router, looks like it's working like a dream. Are you happy to changed the position to the end of the table rather than in the centre?

[@ProperDIY]

Yes for sure Simon - it feels right to work at the end and also when I'm working on non router stuff it's out of the way of the main bench.

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@paulgoplen5929]

Thanks for the video Stuart. Unfortunately for me being in the US I have to convert everything. I am still searching for a laser like you use that is available here.

[@jamesbain2791]

Stuart, what is the name/make of the screw holder bit that you use on your impact driver? Thanks.

[@williammcilrath9828]

stuart could you please tell me the type of small tool pouch you carry o n your belt thanks Bill

[@emdotdee]

Nice job. When you show the plans at the end it looks like you have the slot in the same place for both base pieces on the underside?

[@ProperDIY]

Yes that was a first draft of the plans before I check them

[@emdotdee]

@@ProperDIY ah I’ll let you off then 😁 I really enjoy your videos, I might never build a stool or look after a lawn (I went plastic sorry) but your tips are really useful and well thought out for any build project. It’s also really well edited and presented, I like that little zoom in you do just before you come to end of a segment. I look forward to your next video/project!

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@davidthoms514]

Great video as usual. Would there be any disadvantage in using MDF?

[@georgepritchard3010]

Hi David in short there are good be reasons not to use MDF. A construction of this design would be likely to break.. Because of the way plywood is constructed with the of each layer running at 90 degrees to the next it stands up to stresses extremely well. The main force on the stool is compression force on the legs as you sit on it. MDF will cope with that reasonably well. BUT you also will have a rotational force as you shift you weight around. I am certain that is where MDF would fail. If you were on a tight budget you could use MDF for the seat, but I would steer away from MDF for the legs and use ply.

[@davidthoms514]

@@georgepritchard3010 Thanks George, that's useful information. I'm glad I asked.

[@javax00]

What would be the harm of a bit gap between the top and bottom slit of the legs? It does not need to be that precise.

[@ProperDIY]

If there is a gap or play between the 2 then it will tend to twist when you move on the stool

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@wernervanniekerk7579]

could I ask what screwdriver-bit thing you're using at 15:10 please?

[@Ginwood]

Have a search for this "DeWalt DT70535T-QZ Impact Torsion 2 x PZ2 50mm and Magnetic Screwlock"

[@wernervanniekerk7579]

@@Ginwood thanks Simon

[@shariff7871]

What size plywood you using please 22mm or is it thicker please ? Thank you

[@ProperDIY]

18mm

[@stevenfromleicester2529]

No patreon version today?

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@essentialhandyman]

Lol, I'd be careful with the "If it can take my weight, it can take yours' comments. Have you seen the size of me?

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@gerrydawson9250]

What way do you cut the quarters?

[@ProperDIY]

Structurally it doesn't matter but I prefer it to be cut literally in quarters rather than 4 strips in a row. That way the exposed grain is running up the legs

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@philrockabilly]

👍🏼👍🏼🇬🇧

[@mrb4408]

I’m 45 stone, you sure it’ll take my weight???

[@thomasdoherty6876]

Try thicker plywood or glueing 2 thinner sheets together should take just about anything

[@mrb4408]

@@thomasdoherty6876 1 stool per cheek..🥴

[@DeafMaker]

nice one, next time you will need to do a step by step step stool, now try saying that fast :-D

[@purusoththarma1585]

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[@xoxo-yu1gp]

cheat!!!! not just a jig saw

[@Geekintheflesh]

Jigsaw is a horrible tool

[@markjapan4062]

SHOULD HAD MARKED THE CENTER BEFOR CUTTING THE SIDES

[@markjapan4062]

GLUING THE BLOCKS OR USING BLOCKS IS STUPID.