▶️ Get the full 8 video build course plus plans at the $5 per month level on Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843 See the build article for free plans for this project and many more details: ibuildit.ca/projects/how-to-make-a-step-stool/ This is a great looking solid wood two-step stool that'll be very handy to have around the house. While the joinery is fairly challenging, I've broken it down in the build course to make it reasonably easy for the average woodworker to do with standard shop tools. I used power tools for mine, taking it from rough milled lumber right to finished product, but it can also be done with hand tools only. Recommended wood is any solid hardwood. I used ash for mine. It can be made from a softwood such as pine, but I figure if you are going to these lengths for the joinery, it's worth it to use a nice hardwood.
Hi, I really enjoy watching your videos. It looks like the only thing holding the 2 steps together is glue. I'm no wood worker. I may have miss something. I have the impression that it might not be enough to call it "Seriously Solid". Maybe I'm wrong?
TiriPon Yes, I think you missed the great lengths he went to, to make all those dovetail joints. I'd have to watch again in order to confirm this next statement: This thing would hold together even without glue. This is a seriously strong build. Bravo!
I love that virtually everything that can be made of wood in your shop is in fact made of wood. All that custom hardware in your table saw looks amazing, and that sled for your planer is great. I came here for stool ideas and ended up with 3 shop ideas unrelated to the stool. 10/10
I am going to be making a step-stool soon and have seen several RUclips videos by various woodworkers on how to make one. This is by far the most entertaining to watch and also contains some very sound ideas. The result is beautiful as well as functional and looks as if it will be around for hundreds of years. Thanks for the inspiration.
You’re right! That is some pretty interesting joinery. Nice practical project, especially for someone who wants to learn some new techniques. Thanks John.
Made me think of the Amish masterpieces! Nothing not needed. No fancy unneeded exotic woods, no fluting or dodads, and just superb craftsmanship. Very well done!
WOW WOW WOW! Absolutely beautiful step stool. I'm flabbergasted by the joinery and execution. That little bevel at the bottom is utterly fantastic. John, you nailed all the craftsmanship chords with this one, congrats!
You are, indid, the best woodworker I've ever seen. And I've seen many of them here on RUclips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Proud to be your patreon.
Very nicely done. This is a great skill builder for someone wanting to take the next "step" up in their woodworking. It incorporates some really solid joinery to make this very strong and solid step stool. Thanks for the video!
John, thanks for bringing common sense back to my woodworking. I have taken your advise and started using construction adhesive on some of my projects. For once I wasn't a basket case trying to hurry my glue ups, plus freezing doesn't affect it.Thanks
A very elegant design beautifully executed. Thank you! Also, the video production is, it must be said, some of the best I've seen and is one of the reasons I wait for the notification on Sunday morning. The choice of the piano music at the end was inspired, John, too.
John, I built almost the exact step stool when I was junior in shop class back in high school! Mine was made of black walnut and is still in use today! The end grain was sanded so smooth, it reflected light like a mirror, so the stool wasn’t finish with anything other than linseed oil. The only real damage was done to it back in the late 1990’s when a puppy chewed one corner of the bottom step. Oh, I graduated from high school in 1972 so that makes the stool roughly 49 years old!
Simple and yet advanced project. I enjoy the shift you have made towards doing more furniture and feel that this is where you do some of your best work (judgning from the videos). Keep up the good work
0:35 Hey! You use the same fancy sanding pad I do! You get that at Rockler? Love the closing music...really pulls at the heartstrings. Seriously, John, looking forward to the build "classes" I probably won't make a stepstool, but there's always something to learn from your work. I just finished your belt/disc sander yesterday and couldn't be happier.
▶️ Get the full 8 video build course plus plans at the $5 per month level on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/user?u=865843
See the build article for free plans for this project and many more details:
ibuildit.ca/projects/how-to-make-a-step-stool/
This is a great looking solid wood two-step stool that'll be very handy to have around the house. While the joinery is fairly challenging, I've broken it down in the build course to make it reasonably easy for the average woodworker to do with standard shop tools. I used power tools for mine, taking it from rough milled lumber right to finished product, but it can also be done with hand tools only.
Recommended wood is any solid hardwood. I used ash for mine. It can be made from a softwood such as pine, but I figure if you are going to these lengths for the joinery, it's worth it to use a nice hardwood.
Hi, I really enjoy watching your videos. It looks like the only thing holding the 2 steps together is glue. I'm no wood worker. I may have miss something. I have the impression that it might not be enough to call it "Seriously Solid". Maybe I'm wrong?
@@TiriPon he actually use construction adhesive however the same goes for glue. It is plenty of strength especially with the type of joinery used.
@@TiriPon - The glue joints are stronger than the wood itself.
Love this channel
TiriPon Yes, I think you missed the great lengths he went to, to make all those dovetail joints.
I'd have to watch again in order to confirm this next statement: This thing would hold together even without glue.
This is a seriously strong build.
Bravo!
I love that virtually everything that can be made of wood in your shop is in fact made of wood. All that custom hardware in your table saw looks amazing, and that sled for your planer is great. I came here for stool ideas and ended up with 3 shop ideas unrelated to the stool. 10/10
The quality of your work combined with excellent filming make it a nice way to start off a Sunday morning for me. Well done sir.
Thank you :)
That 3 degree clamping jig is so simple and so brilliant for the dove tails at the router table.
Thanks Jay!
Yup, noticed that too. Reminds me of the jigs people use for kumiko
But, why the 3 degree there?
Well done, terrific joinery and build, a stool destined to be passed down generations.
I am going to be making a step-stool soon and have seen several RUclips videos by various woodworkers on how to make one. This is by far the most entertaining to watch and also contains some very sound ideas. The result is beautiful as well as functional and looks as if it will be around for hundreds of years. Thanks for the inspiration.
You’re right! That is some pretty interesting joinery. Nice practical project, especially for someone who wants to learn some new techniques. Thanks John.
Leaning dovetail joints wow that takes some working out
Great work John! Love the angles on the bottom and those dovetails. Turned out awesome.
Thanks :)
Such a humble little piece and you managed to make a it a thing of beauty.. very well done
Vielen Dank für das teilen. Super Idee und sehr gut umgesetzt. Danke.
Made me think of the Amish masterpieces! Nothing not needed. No fancy unneeded exotic woods, no fluting or dodads, and just superb craftsmanship. Very well done!
That is some serious woodworking mastery, sir. Very calming to watch.
WOW WOW WOW!
Absolutely beautiful step stool. I'm flabbergasted by the joinery and execution. That little bevel at the bottom is utterly fantastic.
John, you nailed all the craftsmanship chords with this one, congrats!
Thanks Andrea!
John you are a talented craftsman. You have created a work of art with this project. I look always forward to each and every post. Thank you.
I´m not even a woodworker, but I find these videos so relaxing to watch. Thanks a lot!
Fantastic video , with the mix of joinery and the use of power tools and hand tools.
Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I need to make one for my daughter. Thanks for the inspiration.
What fantastic craftsmanship! Great attention to detail, and you cannot beat oak wood for a project. Thank you so much
What an immensely satisfying thing to watch.
Very nice John. I like your approach to this build. It reminds me to enjoy the process.
In my opinion, this is one of your best videos. I’m talking content, production and music.
Stunning piece of work from homemade machines, jig's and clamps, and a touch of good craftsmanship. Music suited perfect.
Beautiful design John, besides its joinery. I enjoyed all crafting process. I'll always learn some new tricks. Regards!
Seriously strong and seriously beautiful. Nice work, John
That's a great piece of design. A classic build worthy of a gallery show.
Just wow. It's always great to watch a master work his craft. Excellent work of art, sir!
Yet another example of artistry in wood. Thumbs up John.
You are, indid, the best woodworker I've ever seen.
And I've seen many of them here on RUclips.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Proud to be your patreon.
Very nicely done. This is a great skill builder for someone wanting to take the next "step" up in their woodworking. It incorporates some really solid joinery to make this very strong and solid step stool. Thanks for the video!
Something about the video to be satisfying and relaxing to watch. Great camera view points.
Dear friend you finish good,,,,good job...
Unbelievable precision. It’s work of art done beyond passion. Thanks for filming and sharing the video.
Maestro de la madera, super trabajo, ni un solo clavo o tornillo. Felicidades desde México.
complimenti..per tutti i suoi lavori e bravissimo davvero..a una grandissima manualità..
Great build. Nice mix of hand tools and power tools, with tried and true joinery. Thanks for the video.
John Heisz at his best here. Sheer quality this, video and build.
It's not only a Step Stool. It's a Masterpiece for sure ! Both woodworking and video making !
John, thanks for bringing common sense back to my woodworking. I have taken your advise and started using construction adhesive on some of my projects. For once I wasn't a basket case trying to hurry my glue ups, plus freezing doesn't affect it.Thanks
How the h..... can someone not like this?? Very nice design and good craftsmanship!
Seriously. Who could down vote a project like this. Haters. Wow. Nice work John.
A very elegant design beautifully executed. Thank you! Also, the video production is, it must be said, some of the best I've seen and is one of the reasons I wait for the notification on Sunday morning. The choice of the piano music at the end was inspired, John, too.
Agreed, that is one seriously put together step stool John! Love the joinery which should hold up just fine over the next few centuries.
That's beautiful, perfect joinery. Thank you.
Such a satisfying watch. Great way to start a Sunday morning.
Thanks Bonnie :)
I have NEVER seen such beautiful work John!
Wawh, you make it seem so very easy.
Even the work you did by hand, awesome.
Thanks for sharing.
Willy from Belgium.
😲😲😲
Nicely done John. Elegant little peice of furniture, excellent video.
Very very cool brother your workmanship is outstanding 👍👍👍👍
Really cool build. Lotta technique and precision in a small package. Fun!
Beautiful project and beautiful video.
It's a beautiful piece John.
That should hold. Love the way you joined the stretchers. Looks awesome!
Thanks Wes!
No staple gun no nails - NICE WORK
Another fine build, John! Dat joinery! Woo!
very nice. It looks very solid ! enjoyed this
That is awesome. I was just looking at a plastic still at IKEA for my grandson but now I have a better plan
Wow, what a lovely piece, well done, love your work. One of the best videos I’ve seen from you imho. Thank you John
You do great and everything is safe
Who said you suck at woodworking ? This is beautiful ! I hope the course will be a success.
John, I built almost the exact step stool when I was junior in shop class back in high school! Mine was made of black walnut and is still in use today! The end grain was sanded so smooth, it reflected light like a mirror, so the stool wasn’t finish with anything other than linseed oil. The only real damage was done to it back in the late 1990’s when a puppy chewed one corner of the bottom step. Oh, I graduated from high school in 1972 so that makes the stool roughly 49 years old!
Enjoyed watching this one all come together, John thanks for taking the time to share this one with us.
Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.
Very nice John..Merry Christmas..
Nice joinery. And video style evolution (more like Ishitani now) with soft music in the end, when you see perfection of what hands can make.
This might be my favorite build from you, nicely done.
Beautiful job John.
You, sir, are an artist. I always enjoy your craftsmanship and you’ve elevated a simple step stool into a thing of beauty.
One word, BEAUTIFUL
Top of the line John, one of your best video shoot. And the stool is stylish and clean! 👏👏👏🇸🇪
Very much enjoyed this one. Thanks John!
In addition to an interesting and useful project, that is a beautifully shot and edited video. Terrific work!
Simple and yet advanced project. I enjoy the shift you have made towards doing more furniture and feel that this is where you do some of your best work (judgning from the videos).
Keep up the good work
This step stool looks beautiful, and may last forever. It's construction is very involved though. Regards.
YES!!! PCA for the win!
Delightful.
👍👍👍
Loved the tapered chamfer.
Beautiful work.
8:05 Those treads moving onto the sliding dovetails, followed by trimming and flushing with hand planes, is a thing of beauty.
You are a master with that chisel. 👍🤯
Beautiful step stool John! 😍👌🏻 Awesome work! 👍🏻👊🏻
Just amazing...like the broken edges, full view of the dovetails and overall results. Well done
I think I can smell the fresh wood as it's being cut! Awesome build
Another cool video John. I liked the music as well. Great project and presentation. Thanks.
Very well done John. Not to many people appreciate good workmanship any more.
Very nice, John
That’s a really useful piece of kit for the household. Well done John. Regards
As usual John, GREAT WORK!!
Really beautiful little touches.....
It is a masterpiece. I love it
Nice design. I love watching you work, John.
Enjoyed watching! +1 for not using the nail gun!
What a beautiful technique.
Bonjour John, c'est toujours aussi agréable de vous regarder travailler, toujours du très beau travail...
À très bientôt pour une nouvelle vidéo
Beautiful work!
My favorite video yet. Good stuff
You should be proud, really nice. 🤘
Incredible step stool. Perfect video. Big thumb’s up!
love your work....true craftsman
Japanese DIY
impressed by careful work
Great job John!
Really nice piece. The bevel on the outside of the cutout on the side pieces is a nice addition.
Wow that thing is never coming apart and the videography was awesome.
0:35 Hey! You use the same fancy sanding pad I do! You get that at Rockler? Love the closing music...really pulls at the heartstrings.
Seriously, John, looking forward to the build "classes" I probably won't make a stepstool, but there's always something to learn from your work. I just finished your belt/disc sander yesterday and couldn't be happier.