Making a Step Stool? Watch This!

I show how to make a shaker inspired step stool out of pine using mostly basic woodworking hand tools. This build features traditional hand tool woodworking techniques and joinery.

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[tjerkheringa]

No sanders, routers and planers. No noise, no dust... Love it

[heartcraft]

Make something simple with passion was great

[patseevers]

A pleasure to watch your style. Thank you.

[davidcotter]

I am a retired engineer and in the past couple of years have been building keepsake jewelry books and tool totes for the grandkids. I work in my basement in the winter and use hand tools only. I appreciate your vids and do like the narration style and great editing you do. I like the way you assume your audience, more or less, knows what their doing and are concise. ie: bevel up then bevel down without any more detail. Getting this build in one video is perfect speed for me.

[Postfrogish]

What a joy it is to hear your planes go. Makes me wanna go out and sharpen mine right away.

[thecatofnineswords]

I like the curves across the front cross-bars. It's a subtle enhancement.

[thebabayaga]

I’ve just got back in the shop after quite a while. I’ve been using most of my power tools but since seeing these videos I’m going to use hand tools as much as I possibly can on the projects I do.
Thanks

[triciazippiroli]

I am green with wood, but want to do all of it. Love love ❤️ that you use hand tools.
So clean. So OCD. You are by far my fav to watch. Keep on keepin on!

[mikeandlucky]

Great projects. Well produced. The maker is far more important than the equipment. Thanks.

[cmdkson]

Enjoyed this video. Really nice work!

[fmrana]

Poetry in Motion. Following u for a while and i see u as a younger Paul Sellers. Appreciate the no product pushing approach u have. No plans availble for this on ur site. Will be happy to part with a few $$$ if the plan is posted.

[jgo]

The tip on the vice line was so simple yet so genius

[liviucerchez]

Aah the liberating feeling of woodworking with your hands, putting your energy, creativity and craftsmanship directly into the project. Beautiful work!

[jimfromri]

You do an excellent job showcasing the really crisp, precise work that only sharp hand tools are capable of. Save the machines for the brute work. Great project and awesome video.

[frankcornfield]

A really great video showing what can be done with handtools and experience. What type of clamp do you have at the far end of the bench?

[longakka]

I can see those tools are crazy sharp, very nice, great work!

[STANWoodwork]

great build. it is looks so easy when you know what are you doing.

[weberboxes]

You are like a professional athlete. Great hand eye coordination! Also, your design and sense of proportion are top notch. Thank you

[lexhemart]

Going to make this for my dog to get up on the bed or sofa! Great job! Thanks!

[Mr_Rick]

Nice work Frank. Ya gotta love the joy and journey of woodworking!!