STEP STOOL BUILD - Simple Woodworking Project

[@kz.irudimen]

I really liked that you showed the finished product at the beginning :) I wish more videos would do it. It lets the viewer know if they're actually interested in seeing how it's built and since this stool is gorgeous, it's a great hook to make us watch the whole thing anyway.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much! I agree- people should know what they’re getting into before committing to a long video. I also like to show finished product at the beginning because that makes it much easier to mentally follow along during individual steps. Thank you so much for watching!

[@robertcornelius3514]

I don't give too many compliments, nor should I, but you are a very good wood working teacher. You have nice tools too.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you very much Robert! I'll take a compliment any day of the week :)

[@hansangb]

Hmm, gave me an idea for a project that I'm doing. That 15deg angle does add a nice visual interest.

[@citruscedar]

Beautiful step stool. I’m going to make one following your video. Thank you so much

[@Studywithstudent97]

Awesome build, simple and sturdy, tight fitting of stool legs will never loose till life time🤓😎.

[@swlikhatun7314]

Excellent work .

[@walterpuckett3728]

Built this great project with quarter sawn white oak, engraved my new grand-daughter's name on the top with the Rockler letter templates and the router. You made it clear that the dado cuts for the legs are critical, and I took a bit too much of a bite, but not enough that gluing and clamping didn't work well. Looks great! Very excited to ship it across the country for her first birthday. The simplicity of this is the key, super strong but a great method of joinery.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Walter, this is so heartwarming to hear! My wife's grandfather had made stool and it had stayed in the family for the longest time. I'm sure your granddaughter will also have it for a lifetime. Thanks for the kind words. Happy new year!

[@fishingforparis]

I want to make this stool and you showed me how to do it; I appreciate that. Well done!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

We have 2 around the house and use them all the time. Highly recommend making one!

[@TheFowl777]

Love the design and personal story behind the twin stool. I’m a twin who had twin girls and I’m building them bathroom sink stools now.

[@billymacmakes]

Turned out beautifully!!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you!

[@terristroh3965]

I had a stool when I was a kid in the late 60s/early 70s that had that exact same saying on the top! I loved it. Thanks!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

That is awesome! Is it possibly a Polish/German thing?

[@fossilsfabe4304]

In New Zealand, where I live, sometimes we call hammers and mallets persuaders. Nice stepstool.

[@pmdinaz]

Great inspirational piece. Thank you.

[@omaromar-lg3yu]

What I can say...just thank you very much I was very helpfull

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know

[@climid]

Simple but a nice way to highlight a nice wood grain like thisor cherry!

[@DANYMITERESTORATION]

Really masterful job and simple but truly elegant result. Great Job!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@FridayWorkshop]

Incredible work and amazing editing. What a great channel. SUBSCRIBED.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Happy Friday! Thanks so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it!

[@johnvanderslice7966]

Just signed on. Good luck with your channel.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Welcome to the channel, John! Thank you for trusting me with the sub :)

[@msmith6967]

Excellent project, I made something similar but with thinner materials, turn it over, and hey presto, a Vinyl record rack! Also, I didn't have a table saw, but a circular saw can also be used.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. That’s amazing! Love hearing that!

[@dustytrailsworkshop]

I enjoy the details from your craftsmanship along with the lessons inside of this video. It was nice to work with you and understand the reasoning behind your work!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks!

[@Matimila59]

A great video thanks- very inspiring 🙏🏾

[@mdsarker8972]

Wonderful well done!!!👍

[@coreydurbin811]

Stumbled across this video and your channel. All of your videos seem very well done. Definitely subscribing.

[@cedarberryclanblackberryac6447]

I've been wanting to make a step stool but couldn't find one I liked... this design seems perfect! But I think I only have some apple ;)

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks! Hope your build turned out well 😁

[@cedarberryclanblackberryac6447]

@@WoodcraftBySuman it went well! White ash

[@fireworxz]

Thanks

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Glad you liked it!

[@PleaseTakeOne]

Great video!!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnjohnoj6408]

Good job friend

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nateswoodcraft6715]

Very cool 😎

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Nate!

[@grzesiekk1599]

Great design, I will try to do something similar myself. Cheers!

[@mayterosoto1107]

Hermoso banco!!!! 👋👋👋🇲🇽👍

[@jrapheal1]

Nice

[@idschipper4057]

Love how you crated this step stool and the lovely considerate thought behind it! When you assemble the stool parts, do you keep in mind the weather and humidity outside? One day, I hope to make a wooden stool like this one. (I have two left hands though...).

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you! I don’t consider weather and humidity too much. As long as it’s warmer than 60F

[@idschipper4057]

@@WoodcraftBySuman That makes sense! Thank you for your answer and have a lovely weekend! :)

[@brianhall9019]

I truly enjoy your channel. You produce concise and pleasant content. And your creations are sweet.

[@CDI-WW]

Great project! I really enjoy simple looking projects like this for small useful furniture, also I subscribed. Congrats on your first 100 subscribers!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Ahh so you’re my 100th subscriber! Thank you so much for the kind words and for the sub.

[@mainerdiy8399]

Great video! I like your style of teaching. Very easy to follow. I do have a question though, what is 1/3 of an inch? I can’t find that on my tape measure markings. Lol

[@dylan-nguyen]

I was sitting here wondering how I might attach legs at an angle.. I was at first thinking of some crazy dowel jig but dangit forgot about dados! I'm going to try this but taller so it can have two steps with the second step using a horizontal dado to hold it hopefully it'll be strong enough

[@jameswest685]

Nice!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks James!

[@centralserb]

You mentioned it was toghter than you expected (hence the convincing 😂). Any thoughts on how or whether you'd adjust for that next time?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

You can use a metal hammer and compress the fibers slightly on the leg that’s going into the dado. It will swell back up with glue and be incredibly tight.

[@raminismic]

great content man

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you!

[@jakobako]

super models

[@davidclark9086]

Very nice work with great results. You mentioned it is about 9" wide so I would like to ask how long it is. I also like to add that kz comment is right on about showing the finished projectr before going into all the detail.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

It is 9" deep, 14" wide and 10" tall overall. Thanks! Definitely will be doing that for most builds.

[@dragunov525]

I don't understand the youtube algorithm.... you should have more subscribers, only reason I found you is from Scott Walsh (another underrated creator) using your French cleat footage. You have great content. Thanks for sharing

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Scott! I’m so glad you’re here. While I may be slow to produce videos lately (recent father), I sure have some great ideas in the pipeline. I hope you’ll come back and watch future videos

[@bobroth3972]

New subscriber: Have watched several of you videos and really like your method of presenting information. Would like to know the type of finish you used, the info was quickly passed on in the video. Hope you continue with the educational videos, there’re really good.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much Bob! I believe I used spray lacquer for the finish. Deft is my favorite brand of lacquer

[@bobroth3972]

@@WoodcraftBySuman Thank you.

[@tonyworkswood]

Hi Suman. Nice simple but effective build, enjoyed your walk through process. Just found your channel and sub'd. Tony

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed the build.

[@JohnGenX69]

Again...a simple yet much needed video explaining how to create a beautiful step stool with a minimalist flare....great video👍

[@TorBoy9]

Beautiful piece. I wonder if you should not have taken just a hair more off the dados, as the joints were super tight. Could the joints possibly have issues later, like with expansion and contraction? Thorough instructions, thanks.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

In retrospect, I probably would have widened the dado a little bit. But I believe I found out it was too tight after glue already got involved. Haha

[@mynorardon8932]

Sick🤘👍

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the build :)

[@mynorardon8932]

@@WoodcraftBySuman I'm making one for my daughter just like this on this upcoming weekend 😁👍

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@mynorardon8932 Love it! It is a quick build for sure. I'm sure your daughter is going to adore it!

[@philippepaulissen9756]

Hi great Job - please could you share the dimensions of each plate. tks

[@timd5343]

thnx

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank YOU!

[@jupamoers]

I like the nickname "convincer" for the mallet :D How can you do that 15° cut without access to a tablesaw?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Haha. The convincer def has helped in many conversations with joinery. If you don’t have a table saw, you can use a router to make a normal dado and then finish off the edges of the dado with a jig that helps support and tilt the router to 15ish degrees. Conversely, you can make a reg dado with the router then a 15d piece of wood as a guide for the chisel and chisel away. You can also use a circular saw with a tilted angle blade. And finally, you can use a hand saw and tilt the blade to 15d but that’s pretty hard to do.

[@jupamoers]

@@WoodcraftBySuman thanks^^

[@jessicason8907]

@@WoodcraftBySuman is this dado cut possible with just a jig saw and chisel?

[@dhumau5819]

Sahi ho🙏🙏🙏

[@scotty623]

Had a little red stool in the 70's that had that saying on it.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

So cool!

[@KlassenWoodworks]

Great project! Is that a CWI jointer/planer?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks! I’m not sure what a CWI is, however, I imagine it is more common in the east? It is a jet JJP-12HH. Basically a 12” jointer planer. I’m a big fan of the tool.

[@KlassenWoodworks]

@@WoodcraftBySuman Yes possibly, brand of machinery. Good to hear, thinking about purchasing a combo machine in the near future!

[@steveconlan1]

Hey Suman! Great video, what were the final dimensions of the pieces? Thanks!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Hi Stephen, the stool is 14-1/2” wide, 9-3/4 deep, and 9-3/4 tall. Happy building!

[@PatriotMango]

how sturdy is this design?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Extremely. Prob could hold a baby elephant. I’m not exaggerating.

[@rhonir3209]

Very nice and informative video, thanks! Just one question: What did you mean by "rip my lungs" at 0:53?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I have a respiratory sensitivity to walnut sawdust. Filming a video requires the mask to be off sometimes for speaking purpose.

[@awildschuetz1]

Should have done the sign off knock with “The Convincer”

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Oh man, that would have been a great idea! haha. I'll keep that in mind next time the convincer is called to duty.

[@josephinelarosa635]

I call my mallet the persuader.

[@jkingofthechicken2217]

Flat teeth on the blade only leave a flat bottom if you're cutting at 90°. When you cut on an angle the teeth are angled and will therefore have an upper point.

[@paulwhite9872]

when i use my hammer i call it the Persuader

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Love a good persuader when things get hard lol

[@curiousnomadic]

But you have all these tools. How does one do this with normal hand tools? That's what most of us need to know.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

If you have a hand plane or a planer to surface the material, everything else can be done with a circular saw if you’re careful and go slow.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@WoodcraftBySuman Have one somewhere, it's an elbow yanker, have lots of sandpaper and a circular saw and some dull chisles. Would love a step stool though.

[@stephenmiller6690]

The background music is so distracting.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

So i wanted the video again and you're right. Its not the best implementation of music on a video. This is one of my earlier videos and being able to make good woodworking content takes time and practice. Thanks for watching!