Folding Step Stool Build

19 Nov

Written By Rich

I wanted a folding step stool that would save on space but that would be safe and easy for the children to use. This design really appealed to me but as you will see it also has it’s issues. This step stool design is based off a Folding Chair design by Christian Desile.

I begin by showing a brief design research process, looking through lots of traditional step stool ideas. However, I quickly found that my eye was drawn to more contemporary stool designs. Once I find a design I then have to get it into a format I can use in my workshop. I don’t have a cnc so creating a paper template is my way of getting from screen to wood.

To be sure I can make it I create a miniature first out of 5 mm plywood. Then I go on to make a step stool the right size from 9mm plywood. 9mm seemed to be about the right weight and thickness. I wanted my children to be able to use it easily.

The cutting with a jigsaw is straightforward, the sanding is just sanding, 200 grit. Then I spray painted simply with a aerosol of bright red paint.

Then came to testing it…..

I would love to hear or read your comments on this video, I have a lot of ideas of what I could make in my next few videos but I am open to ideas, so please, please leave a comment, positive or not I don’t mind.

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