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DIY Wooden Step Stool That Doubles as a Chair

Learn how to build a wooden step stool that turns into a chair if you flip it over. You’ll love the modern look – paint it any colors you like.

This DIY step stool is perfect if you have tall cabinets like we do in the kitchen, or if you want something fun for your children’s room that they can use to reach books and sit in.

Gather These Supplies

- (2) pieces of ½” thick 24” x 48” MDF - 1) piece of 1” thick interior stair tread - Wood glue - Paint and primer in one - Paint roller - Mineral oil with wax in it - 120-grit sanding block and sandpaper

Using a table saw, cut three (3) pieces of ½” thick MDF – one (1) 17”x 18” and two (2) 13 ½” x 18”.

Using a table saw, cut six (6) pieces of ½” thick MDF – two (2) 5 ½” x 8”, two (2) 8” x 10 ½”,  and two (2) 8” x 16”.

Using a table saw, cut two (2) pieces from your interior stair tread. Cut one (1) piece 11 ½” x 17” and one (1) 6 ½” x 17”.

Using a round object (I used a spray paint lid), draw a guide to round the top front corners of your (2) 13 ½” x 18” MDF pieces. These will be the side pieces of your stool.

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