Step stool - DIY tutorial

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  • My son is short and can't reach the sink. I fixed this problem with another project. A simple step stool from basic framing lumber. This is a great project if you want to get into building things. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy.
    If you have any suggestions on how to make these videos better, please leave them in the comments. If you're new to the channel, WELCOME, and thanks for stopping by. Subscribe to get notified for my latest projects.
    Material list
    1- 2x6 - 8ft
    Pocket hole jig (20 screws)
    wood glue
    stain
    paint
    polyacrylic
    Cut List:
    2- 16" treads
    2- 4.5" front riser
    2- 10" rear riser
    1 - 11.5" back support (ripped in half, or use 2x3)
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  • @thecityofficial6367
    @thecityofficial6367 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love seeing kids become empowered to things like this. They love it.

  • @Willee64
    @Willee64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love pocket holes. Easy and sturdy.

  • @DukeMustang
    @DukeMustang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can definitley use this tutorial to make a stool for my babies.

  • @misterdanielsiii
    @misterdanielsiii 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I came across this and decided it would be a great project for my son and I to do together. Thank you for sharing.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Joe Daniels I'm glad to like it. Good luck amd you're welcome.

  • @oldradio3092
    @oldradio3092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    yeah!! I finished my step stool today :) such a satisfying feeling to see it in real life. I watched so many videos but this one was my favorite. thanks!!

  • @doc1701
    @doc1701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for taking the time to upload this.
    I have a computer in my workshop with a shelf over the top of it holding my printer and I need this step stool so I can access the buttons on the top panel of the printer.
    I'm not that short but it's certainly easier when you can actually see what buttons you're pushing.

  • @warnercruce8946
    @warnercruce8946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love what I learned from using different clamps with Kreg jigs etc. Great instructions!

  • @brianmarcum5180
    @brianmarcum5180 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    good job man.your son will remember the stool for the rest of his life.I just subscribed.Keep them coming😎

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Brian Marcum thanks for the support man.

  • @chrisrivers7147
    @chrisrivers7147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great idea. I really like your finish techniques. I wanted to scale this up a little bit longer and higher for a platform bed. Also! Im not gonna use the pocket holes on the treads so that they dont show while looking at it. I think i will just countersink screws and then plug them. Thanks for the inspiration fella!

  • @annettegibson6394
    @annettegibson6394 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Quick and easy! Thanks for sharing....

  • @angelasheppard7197
    @angelasheppard7197 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think this will be my first project thanks

  • @sergiobedolla1073
    @sergiobedolla1073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im doing exacly the same, great help, greetings from mexico

  • @susiefairchildlott2764
    @susiefairchildlott2764 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How precious your boys is. ♥

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very

  • @eddyyu7091
    @eddyyu7091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple and practical, sir.

  • @ljmpublishingllc3312
    @ljmpublishingllc3312 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid. I appreciate your sense of humor. Thanks!!

  • @coastalcoyote
    @coastalcoyote ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh! I might be able to do this. I need to build some steps for my dog, but I've got a really small car. I think I could transport 2×6 boards in it though! I'll have to add more steps though, and preferably wider... Hm. Darn it XD anyway, thanks for the video!

  • @BronkBuilt
    @BronkBuilt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. I really like the finish technique.

  • @Wofford1985
    @Wofford1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The black gives a really nice "I never clean my bathroom" feel.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't clean my bathroom. My wife does.

    • @Wofford1985
      @Wofford1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UIDIY I honor my wife high above me on a pedestal. She will never clean my messes.

  • @RedfishInc
    @RedfishInc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like It! A simple project that does the job well.

  • @superiorking420
    @superiorking420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the awesome video man I made one for my daughter and it turned out amazing. Not going to lie I'm quite short myself so I'll probably end up using it to read the top part of my cabinets haha 😂😂👍🏾

  • @joeguzman3558
    @joeguzman3558 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You got a new subscriber

  • @emmaparnell4494
    @emmaparnell4494 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a really good video! I'd like to make one for my dog as she has had many back problems! Awesome job!

    • @timhankins3436
      @timhankins3436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i Made a ramp with some carpet for our dog. He had a disc removed and it works great, less stress with sudden jolts. used 3 1x6" 33" long and jigged them together, Cut corner to corner, that gave me my 2 sides, used 2 1x6", 37" long for the ramp. glued and jigged them together. Mounted to the sides, put some carpet and trim on it and stained. I have 3 of them in the house, they (we have 2 dogs) use them every time.

  • @tooljunkie555
    @tooljunkie555 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good stuff man..i like how u aged it.looks good ..keep em comin!!

  • @Videspro
    @Videspro 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very simple and nice

  • @alrac54
    @alrac54 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @CorrinaKelly
    @CorrinaKelly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can use a longer bit for the pocket hole that you had difficulty reaching or you could flip the bench over and the support piece would not be in your way. i always use the longer bit, unless the area is tight...nice job...

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Corrina Kelly I didn't have the longer bit at the time. I do now :-)

  • @mjb12141963
    @mjb12141963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice idea. I made some similar a couple weeks ago. Your dimensions would would great for my wife.

  • @kaliakissestv
    @kaliakissestv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I def need to make this for myself 😂 I can’t reach the top of my cabinets

  • @wackadoforever
    @wackadoforever 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like the aging method.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +wackadoforever thanks. I'd like to say it's my own but I'm sure someone else has done it before.

  • @elenatica53
    @elenatica53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm thinking about building one

  • @davidaustin7697
    @davidaustin7697 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video dude!

  • @javiergonzales4800
    @javiergonzales4800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    esta bueno
    gracias facil

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Da nada

  • @donnagunn4124
    @donnagunn4124 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build. A labor of love. I need to make one for the very same reason. Mine is 20 months. lol

  • @hogue3666
    @hogue3666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad you show yourself working through a problem with the legs being uneven. Silly question, but how did you recognize this problem?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Sometimes I hate how people make things seem like they went flawlessly. I noticed because the leg was wider than the tread, so I knew it would have to pulled back in.

  • @greatgrandpaswoodworking
    @greatgrandpaswoodworking ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked this video much better than others I've seen. Too bad your most recent posting is five years old. I would have subscribed if you posted in the past 12 months.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate the support anyways. Life happened and things changed. Trying to get my life back together and hopefully fire the channel back up.

    • @greatgrandpaswoodworking
      @greatgrandpaswoodworking 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@UIDIY What you say is true. I do like your videos. Since I will be watching them and using your ideas I did subscribed this time and look forward if you return. If not just take.

  • @jonasschommer2977
    @jonasschommer2977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the stepstool diy drill all the pocket holes before starting to put it together. I put the 2 pieces together and the 4 1/2 piece would not fit in my kreg pocket hole jig.

  • @ritarosado4673
    @ritarosado4673 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it😍😘🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @yvonneost12
    @yvonneost12 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice..

  • @gromitpf
    @gromitpf 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like your staining of the steps. Can I ask what type and color of stain did you use?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Pengfei Song sure thing. The wood I used is kiln dried Douglas Fir. I stained it using Minwax Espresso. Hope that helps.

    • @gromitpf
      @gromitpf 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +U&I DIY Thanks!

  • @greenearthblueskies8556
    @greenearthblueskies8556 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I build this for my big dog to access the bed? 🤔

  • @hectorlopez1089
    @hectorlopez1089 ปีที่แล้ว

    will the cuts/measurements still work if the piece of wood I'm using is 2x 5 1/2?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, both treads are made of the same piece. And both support/stringers I guess you could call them are the same with just butted together. 2x6s that I used are actually inch and a half by 5 and 1/2.

    • @hectorlopez1089
      @hectorlopez1089 ปีที่แล้ว

      @UIDIY thanks. Just built it. Came out perfect. I see what you meant by having issue with screwijg in the pocket screws and the cross support being in the way

  • @aceantonio18
    @aceantonio18 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi did you use the kreg pocket hole screws?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +aceantonio18 not for this exact project but I would recommend it.

  • @Koosh1984
    @Koosh1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm making this right now and i appreciate this video! One question, when making your pocket holes, i noticed you had some taped distance. How did you calculate this?
    my jig came with a stopper. I'm new to pocket holes so i just wanted to know.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought the basic pocket hole jig. So the reason there's tape is to make sure that the setback is right. it was a calculation I made through trial and error but basically you want the tip of the pocket holes drill to poke through the wood in the center. The basic pocket hole jig is designed for three-quarter. So since this was inch and a half I added another 3/4 using 3/4 tape to make sure that the offset would put the screw at the center of the board. Then you just need to adjust the collar on the drill to make sure it doesn't drill too deep

  • @michaelchastain270
    @michaelchastain270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long did this take you?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not including paint dry time, probably less than an hour.

  • @stickygumshoes
    @stickygumshoes 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pet step too maybe.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +stickygumshoes absolutely. Older or smaller animal that needs a little help.

    • @stickygumshoes
      @stickygumshoes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes, when your pet suddenly doesn't sleep on your bed anymore, it may not be his preference, but difficulty getting up there. I found that out.

  • @joeguzman3558
    @joeguzman3558 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i need a stepstool for my 94 years old mom (she's very active lot's of energy pray to jesus every morning for 45 min. To an hour )i don't know anything about wood working but you explain very good ,how far do from the edge do i place the pocktholes (you have a blue tape then you clamped it )is it 1 inch ?(my mom wants to help me make it -mmaybe she don't need me)thank you god bless you and your family.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Joe Guzman the tape I used is 3/4 wide. I have found this is my preferred distance for screwing 1 1/2 stock (the actual size of 2x4). This will put the screw extiting somewhere near the center of your stock. If you setup is right you can use up to a 2 1/2 screw for attacking 2 pieces (the same size). You need to start doing some math when I'd comes to attaching different size pieces. If you have any other questions please let me know. Thanks for the support and good luck.

    • @joeguzman3558
      @joeguzman3558 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U&I DIY u&iDiy-i finely made it ,i used all your information and i my mom (very old but still active)is very please she asked me to say thank you for every thing -God bless you.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Joe Guzman glad it worked out. Thanks for your support.

  • @joeguzman3558
    @joeguzman3558 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size screws do you used for the pocket holes?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Joe Guzman the basic jig I designed to attach 3/4 stock with 1 1/4 screws. I used 2 inch screws.

  • @greenearthblueskies8556
    @greenearthblueskies8556 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏽

  • @gregreveles1
    @gregreveles1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How Long did you cut the treads.?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I cut my treads to 16 inches. It seems to be a very nice size. Still using it to this day.

  • @bman_2024
    @bman_2024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    kreg it built to last

  • @user-sr6rk3ds3r
    @user-sr6rk3ds3r 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    whats that tool called for the angle drilling?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +S Tyler it's a pocket hole jig. The most popular is kregg

  • @lopezfamily2770
    @lopezfamily2770 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a complete cut list?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No but I'll make one and add it to the description.

    • @lopezfamily2770
      @lopezfamily2770 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UIDIY great! thank you.

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lopezfamily2770 Cut list has been added.

  • @rahulmarkonda
    @rahulmarkonda 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Noob here....why you want to make wood look old? What is purpose of aging? Staining it should prevent it from weather right?

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +raul_mark just a style thing. You can finish however you like.

  • @evelinjuarez3870
    @evelinjuarez3870 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you write the measurements please

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Evelin Juarez sure thing. I'm measure it out and add it to the description.

  • @sqoken7760
    @sqoken7760 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are you doing step stool

    • @UIDIY
      @UIDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Huh....

    • @sqoken7760
      @sqoken7760 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UIDIY wat are you doing step bro