How To Make 2x4 Half Lap Bar Stools - 166

[@citicolina]

I still watch your new videos but sometimes I come across these old ones and it puts a smile on my face to realize how much you’ve progressed as a woodworker Jay. Endless dedication pays off in the long run.

[@russdixon614]

I need to make some bar stools, and a search brought up this old gem, despite watching you for years I hadn't seen this vid, it's amazing to see how far you have come from the early days to your new property project.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Great project Jay! Lots of great tips in this one, the level, the half lap offset piece.. good stuff!

[@JayBates]

I Like To Make Stuff Thank you sir. Glad you were able to find it useful.

[@emtscythe3782]

Great project Jay. Will def be making these for the wife. Hope you got to spend some quality time with the Mrs. I personally really appreciate all the plans.

[@JayBates]

Emt Scythe I did. I'll be glad when she gets back home though.

[@upstatenyphann]

Hey man. Greetings from The Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Thanks so much for your videos. I'm a total novice when it comes to woodworking, but the way you lay stuff out, and explain things, makes the hobby very approachable. Thanks so much.

[@JayBates]

+upstatenyphann Very glad to hear that :)

[@kaleneadams3363]

Without a doubt, the best wood working videos on KZbin! As a newbie wood worker, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and talent. Keep the videos coming!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Humble beginnings there Jay so young too thanks for the link. Your blade storage is cool too

[@JohnHeisz]

I could almost taste that apple. Great project and video, as usual!

[@leanegarden6997]

Great job. Thanks for the video.

[@JayBates]

John Heisz Thank you sir. I ended up eating three apples. They were all delicious :)

[@leanegarden6997]

Enjoy it (the apples). I always enjoy your videos.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Jay Bates That part made me laugh.

[@brinsonb]

For just using 2x4 they look awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@JayBates]

brinsonb Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@khat1397]

I like your choice of using the half lap, more of a challenge but very aesthetically pleasing.

[@izzyswan]

Great trick with the level! Nice build Jay they look great.

[@JayBates]

izzy swan Thanks Izzy. I appreciate it man.

[@seanc7151]

I just found this terrific simple (my speed) stool video. The half lap scrap jig is so simple and yet so accurate! Thanks Jay!

[@JayBates]

+Sean C Very cool. Thanks Sean.

[@garydelder]

I thought you took away from how nice and clean the project came out, with dark stain, but it still looked great. Thanks Jay for the tips and stuff on this build. Nice job.

[@llljustcallhimdave]

Not been subscribed for long, just like to say how much I like your method of posting the sketchup video followed by the actual build. Learning loads on both sketchup and woodworking, keep up the good work Jay, Thanks Dave.

[@JayBates]

David Coles Thats good to hear David. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@wildcat.wooods]

This is seriously the best woodworking tutorial I've ever watched. Great job!

[@thatstofunny1111]

Jay thanks for informative video. I'm fairly new to woodworking as a hobby and was curious about half lap joints. Thanks for breaking it down. I have watched a lot of your videos and am grateful for the woodworking community here on KZbin. Thanks again for what you do.

[@pelham4477]

You're stuff just gets better and better! Love the watching glue dry. Can't wait for the next video.

[@scottie1769]

They look great Jay! Wow has your shop layout changed. Amazing what 2 years will do. I still reorganize my shop quite often. It never ends. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sebastopolmark]

Nice job Jay I do like your "glue drying" segments. Almost all of the time, something healthy. Keep'em coming and thanks.

[@alexpettigrew8971]

Good to see you discover some nice wood in the 2 x 4 pile. I made my daughter a custom bed for her dorm from construction lumber. Allowed me to make exactly the size that fit the space at reasonable cost.

[@bmarcel7598]

wow, the rythm, the music, that's a very good video! Nice woodwork too.

[@darbinorvar]

Great 2x4 project!

[@JayBates]

Darbin Orvar Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@Heisenbrick]

WOW... I saw these on Pinterest and made them myself 6 months ago... I had no idea they were Jays design... mine are not exact but certainly inspired by his!!! They sit at my 220lb Roubo workbench

[@amirbarlas323]

Very nice and functional Jay; the apple touch while waiting for the glue to dry was hilarious; good work!

[@NickFerry]

very nice look and I really dig the clean design

[@sachem54]

First time I've seen Jay use a handplane.

[@JayBates]

Ralph J Boumenot lol. I'm not much of a hand tool guy.

[@JayBates]

Nick Ferry Thanks Nick. I appreciate it.

[@Allenrobinson9]

jay you've been one of the main inspirations for me in both woodworking and film! thank you so much!

[@SasquaPlatypus]

That level trick to joint the top surface of the leg assemblies is awesome - I'm stealing that!!

[@scottborder1949]

Great tip on using the test piece for exact Dado cuts for the half laps!

[@JayBates]

Scott Border Thanks! Glad you found something useful from the video :)

[@Shopbuilt]

Great design jay! Every video you make, the production gets that much better.

[@JayBates]

Shop built Thanks man. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching as always!

[@MRrwmac]

Other than liking the build itself, I must say the light switch for Logo on and blink plus the glue dry wait were both great. Thanks for sharing.

[@bnbmarbleboardswoodshop7635]

Neat to see your shop in the beginning... Your new miter station is awesome!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Like the tip with the block helping keep the dust inside the saw, I will be using it in the future.

[@OficinadeMadeira]

First direct comment from São Paulo - Brazil !! Their designs are incredible, thanks for sharing everyone!

[@JayBates]

Everton Amorim Thanks!!

[@MrHarborFreight]

Hey JB! Nice build bro. I have been following u for a long time. U are a big inspiration! I'm still organizing my shop so I can get some vids up soon. I have more tools than I do shop!..LOL I've got lots of exciting projects that I can hardly wait 2 share with u guys! Looking forward 2 being part of the woodworking circle. Have A Super Blessed Week! .....Gus (aka TheWoodWerker)

[@Selandry1]

Loved your video. I am advanced and always find new tips in your videos. In this video I love the lap joint jig and the dust shroud tip with the 2x4 mounted to the cross cut fence. Definitely going to use those ideas. Thanks.

[@JayBates]

Selandry1 Very cool. The dust shroud 2x4 makes a HUGE difference.

[@joshuahowe1493]

Great vid. Power sculpting a seat on the top would be a cool addition

[@JayBates]

joshua howe I thought about that but in the end decided for clean straight lines.

[@chewmanfoo]

I agree the stain is too dark - but only because the grain of the pine (or whatever whitewood that is) is so nice from your standard dimensional lumber. This is a really nice project - thanks for sharing!

[@JayBates]

Chew Manfoo thanks! Yes, it is pine.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Great bar stool build Very simple design and no screws I made a simple bar stool / shop stool made from a 2x10 left over from a deck build. I use it every day sits in my kitchen not my shop . LOL Thanks for the great tips on half lap joints good info. Roland

[@JayBates]

Backyard Woodworking That's where mine are going. I'll use the older pocket hole bar stool for the shop. These are going in the kitchen :)

[@ajanini]

Really enjoying you videos Jay. Both your builds and SketchUp plans are great! Thank you!

[@JayBates]

Alexandre Janini Awesome. Thank you for the feedback Alexandre. I appreciate it.

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

Watching the glue dry while eating...PURE GOLD!

[@JayBates]

Tom Nally Platinum!!

[@hassleoffa]

You've made pine proud. Good choice of snacks also.

[@robertaquin4145]

Always interesting , instructive and entertaining. Good job, Jay.

[@JayBates]

Robert Aquin Thanks for watching Robert and thanks for the feedback.

[@joedogg707]

Nice to see someone besides me using the hvlp to clear their projects.

[@JayBates]

***** I was hooked from my first spray. Soooooo much better results and a lot easier.

[@mrbriancnc]

I wish my shop could stay half as clean as yours. Excellent job

[@blueblur6447]

Loved this video. Great simple project going to make for my apt. Also love seeing a older video and noting the tremendous growth & refinement of your shop :)

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

Great project Jay! I have a weakness for benches and stools! :) Love how the glued up panels look! Those should work very well! Thanks Chris

[@JayBates]

Chris Pine Thank you Chris. I appreciate it. How are yours coming? I think you were the one who said you were working on a zero fastener stool as well...

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

That was my Tage Frid stool. I completed it. See youtube channel. :)

[@BruceAUlrich]

I really like these stools. I plan to use this model, but make one that is much shorter for a dressing room type of stool for my wife. Just adding it to my list of projects. ha ha

[@BillHantzopoulos]

Nice project Jay. Those came out really nice. You always make it look easy!

[@LutherBuilds]

Great job as always, Jay! Love the simple design. Great tips as well for grain orientation and for table saw dado sacrificial fence to shield from some of the dust and chips.

[@JayBates]

Joshua Luther Thanks Joshua. I'm glad you were able to find it useful. thanks for watching.

[@CHARMANE44]

Awesome! I will definitely try it, I have the materials but i'm just trying to figure out where to start.

[@CHARMANE44]

'i don't have all the fancy tools but I do have a saw and sander...BT'W I love the dark stain it's different and beautiful, that's becoming the new "it" color. My whole kitchen cabinets are even darker than that, so get use to make it...it will sell.

[@tamaselkan8902]

Eating apple in your own shop while watching the glue to dry in your project is priceless:)!

[@AndreaArzensek]

Very cool looking 2x4 stools!

[@JayBates]

Andrea Arzensek Thank you!

[@ziggydog24]

Another good well presented video, thanks again for your time.

[@maroga02]

Really like them!!! You make it look so easy!!!

[@mikedietter2530]

Really liked the vid. Hope you had a good time seeing the Mrs.

[@JayBates]

Mike Dietter Thanks Mike. I had a great time. Wasn't long enough!

[@howardsmith5474]

Did the grain orientation have the desired effect? How have they held up?

[@bentcountershaft]

it's so weird watching this early vids from your current house. Pre-miter station shop looks like a blank slate. it's amazing how much it's changed and you've grown so congrats for that.

[@JayBates]

Thank you, William.

[@Matthewroyermusic]

Still one of my favorite videos! Well done

[@JayBates]

+Royers Custom Wood Working :)

[@anthonybot7165]

the apple drooped me on the floor love the work. cheers

[@oddg241]

Your shop sure has changed since this video!!

[@DaMilko69]

The top coat you spray on. Is that just a clear polyurethane? If so do you thin it down in anyway to use it in the air Sprayer?

[@ronpoddig6499]

I am guessing you prefer to spray the clear coat rather than brushing it on? does it come out better?

[@davesandidge4287]

Digging the new shop and love the videos! I noticed you have the same planer as I do, any chance you'll have a video on the set up of the anti-snipe & dust collection system you have?

[@JayBates]

Dave Sandidge Yes. Probably this weekend.

[@11B-z5s]

Hello Jay. I will be investing in a band saw, but I don't know which to get. Something that is not to expensive , yet not cheaply built either. if you can give me some ideas. Thank you ...

[@ifollowjesus1667]

Awesome work buddy! please be careful reaching over the table saw, please,please please. I love your work and want to continue watching you.

[@1954BJohn]

As always super cool project Jay!

[@JayBates]

1954BJohn Thanks again John.

[@TomHowbridge]

How's the gopro jay I'm thinking of getting one I have problems with getting dust in the screen maybe a gopro would be better with a case on ?

[@italianbmxr]

Everytime there's a random scene of him staring into space eating snacks always cracks me up haha

[@ode2george]

Great job! Now I'm craving apples!

[@JayBates]

ode2george Delicious!!! Green apples are awesome.

[@DIYTyler]

Apple sounded great! And the stools look fantastic. Thanks for the dado tips Jay Bates think that the first time I've seen you use one. Question, do parallel clamps make that much of a difference to spend the money over multiple F-style clamps?

[@JayBates]

***** They do a great job....but there's a reason why I don't have many of them. EXPENSIVE!!

[@jorgefernandez8774]

gracias una vez mas por tan bello trabajo jorge de argentina

[@lawrencehill8653]

Dude, you have some awesome tips in this video. Like the ones at 4:35 about the safety shroud for the dado cuts, and the one at 6:24 about gang-clamping the legs to a straight-edge in order to true-up the top joints. What I'm curious about is the T-Shirts you wear in your videos. Love the slogans and images, but it must cost you a fortune to have so many custom printed like that. Slick idea none the less. One last thing; when are you going to build a proper miter saw stand? You really seem to need one.

[@christianmcdermott6619]

4 years late but hopefully you see and respond. I'm new to woodworking and going to make this stool (thanks for the video) but just curious... I was thinking about jointing one side of a 2x4, then using that as a reference to rip the board with the table saw so there are two parallel sides... then going through and cross cutting the lengths I need. Is this feasible or is there a reason you cut the lengths you needed before planing them to get them to the thickness you want? Thanks for any feedback!

[@ubiratanoliveira692]

Amigo, gosto dos seus vídeos e projetos, contudo para os que como eu não entendem bem sua língua, acabam restando dúvidas, tais como: que madeira usou no projeto? O 2x4s a que se refere, são 2 x 4 centímetros ou 2 x 4 polegadas?

[@TechMojos]

These are really cool man. Nice job.

[@Hick4Life]

Evening man. Good work as usual. Was wondering if you had plans I can download for this.

[@PhilippeChretienBasbrun]

Very cool project! I love the way you film your projects ... always original. The long horizontal pieces are not the same on both stools, inside on one and outside on the other ... is that intentional or you were too eager to eat your apples!? Thanks for sharing your plans!

[@JayBates]

***** It was a mistake by me during assembly. I didn't notice it until I shot the pictures the next day and your the first to say something about it on here :) good eye.

[@laanyan]

Nice! I think we're in the same head space when it comes to using dimensional lumber... and apples. It kills me when you work that in.

[@IonIc97]

Nice Project as usual! Just wondering, what does an eight foot 2x4 cost approximately in America? Last month I built two of your Saw horses but lumber is so expensive over here in Germany, that I used some cheap garden fence planks. I cut them to right size and then glued for each leg two of them together for the right thickness. Keep up the good work!

[@JayBates]

***** i purchased these 8' 2x4's for $3.35 USD each. They are pine.

[@barretthageman3350]

Great new mitre saw station 😁

[@JayBates]

Barrett Hageman Thanks. Too bad the miter saw is crappy :)

[@dnngskn62]

Great tip on the dado dust shield. Will use that one. Great vid. Was that a granny smith?

[@hothmob]

Nice - thanks for the tips. Do you find it a PITA switching out blades? (dado). The time frustration made me pick up an old Radial Saw for $50, dedicated to dado/rabetting/laps. space killer, but a time saver for me.

[@whitewolf8758]

Yeah this exactly why I struggle so long on getting a radial arm saw due to space and tbe more I keeo switching blades the more I want a radial arm saw. Its also funny when I look on Craigslist for them and they pop up like 3-4 per week and are very cheap rather than buy a new one. I worked for a company that used them just for the dado purpose and tbats why I am going with the idea of getting one!

[@JayBates]

hoth mob I've thought about getting one for that but....where would I put it????

[@jacobpicard25]

What model table saw and bandsaw do you have ?

[@davomontgomeryda3rd]

Hey Jay, really nice design, build and as always great video. - I've been thinking about picking up a cheap gravity feed spray gun from Harbor Freight to spray finish my projects (cans of spray varnish & shellac are getting expensive)... So I'm curious about what spray gun you're using as well the finish/ mixture you sprayed? Thanks!

[@JayBates]

Stew Pidass I was using the cheap Harbor Freight gun. And if/when it ever fails I will get another one of the same guns. It's a Harbor Freight gem. I sprayed Target Coatings EM6000 water based production satin lacquer. It's a little pricey but I love the finish I get with it and its water based so its easy water cleanup.

[@MrMikeh216]

Nice job Jay.

[@JayBates]

Mike Hawkins Thank you Mike. I appreciate it.

[@6980869]

Whats up w/the nervous rocking back to front, at the end summarization? Lol, just ball-busting. Like the way they turned out, agreed on the shade being too dark, & the seat looks like an ample amt of room for most, which i equate to more comfort, as iThink about it now. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work! Aloha!

[@JayBates]

+Agboo Hans I can't stand still :)

[@white_truck3820]

Hey. Great video as usual. I think you should do a video on making a set of economical bookshelves from 4x8 sheets of plywood. I have been thinking about this project for a while- essentially use three sheets of plywood- the carcass would be made of two strips of plywood 96" x 12". The top and bottom of the carcass would be 48" x 12" pieces and the shelves would be the same. I am thinking that from 3 sheets of plywood I could get enough material to build two 8' x 4' bookshelves 12" deep. Each bookshelf would have 8 shelves. I am just not sure what kind of joinery would be best. I am sure you would do a great job figuring this out. Anyway just a suggestion because I have searched on-line and on youtube and I haven't found a whole lot.

[@JayBates]

whitechevtruck Have you seen Steve's one sheet bookcase build? Make a bookcase using a single sheet of plywood

[@TheDboardman]

Do you have a page that I am missing describing your hvlp set up? I know that its a harbor freight gun but what size compressor are you using or would you recommend?

[@JayBates]

david Boardman I use a very loud and annoying oil-less 5hp 20 gallon compressor. No problems ever out of it and it can keep up with all of my tools.

[@williamaraujo2125]

Cada vídeo é uma aula. Fantástico.

[@joeyrobin1]

This is a great video, Jay- nice work! The apple scene cracked me up.

[@ExpatPhil]

Nice project Jay, I would have to make it out of hardwood (excuse the pun) about the only place you can buy pine over here (Colombia) is Homecenter, and it goes like a banana within a few days of buying it!

[@JayBates]

Phil Sale I understand that. I use kiln dried lumber for these projects. Great results.

[@ugoleftillgorite]

Hey Jay, nice build! I noticed at the end that they were assembled slightly differently (by looking at the half lap joints). Is there a reason that you did that, or was it just of no concern?

[@sjbl1962]

Nice looking stools. How is the new shop, feeling like home yet?

[@JayBates]

Scott L Definitely feeling like home. I LOVE it here.

[@tooljunkie555]

good stuff jay! wow has your shop and tools changed.. the videos stay the same though..always great! im in need of a little stool for an antique vanity im refinishing for a friend and i think this will look good with it. just need to make it 18"

[@just_a_guy13]

great video. this is on my to do list. the apple part was cracking me up lol

[@larscw74]

I read something that some actually prefer using 2x12's because they would generally be cleaner, when it comes to less knots and other defects. What is your opinion about this?

[@JayBates]

+Lars de Waardt I've stopped using 2x4 for materials and started using 2x10's for that exact reason.

[@lesot]

cool music =) and of course the cool chairs =) I liked the color

[@matejistvan]

Man you are amazing,incredible products

[@BROUSBLADES]

That fly at 2:22 was classic.

[@JayBates]

BROUSBLADES It was actually a huge dirt dauber (or mud dauber) near the back wall. I didn't notice it until editing the video.

[@dufftime]

i thought it was a gnat and was trying to flick it off my monitor.