Kid's Kitchen Step Stool / Learning Tower | Plans Available
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2020
- Digital build plans here: www.casualbuilds.com/plans/p/...
In this video, I show you how to make a kid's kitchen step stool / learning tower.
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These things go by many names, a kitchen helper, learning tower, kid's step stool, adjustable kid's step stool, you name it. I've already made one of these for my daughter, but a friend asked to make him one for his son so I documented the process. I started off designing the shape in Adobe Illustrator then took that image over to Easel, the CNC software for the Inventables X-Carve to cut out a template using 1/2 MDF.
After the template was made, I trace it on a 3/4" sheet of plywood, used my circular saw and jigsaw to rough cut it. Then, using a flush trim bit on my router, I was able to make the side piece identical to the template. From there, a few pocket screws and glues held this learning tower together.
Children love this - they're able to get right up to the counter and feel like they are included. If you're handy in the shop and have a child, this is the perfect project for you! 
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My daughter loves when you hit those LIKE and SUBSCRIBE buttons - almost more than her bunny 🐰
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Working on this right now. During intensive testing by my 14 month old, she managed to pull the shelf part out. I added a threaded insert to the shelf and drilled holes in the side to accept a threaded male knob. Still adjustable and secure.
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She said thank you!
Clean!! Really cool seeing the template process, makes me want to give it a shot 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thanks, Mike! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with 👊
Mike Montgomery!! What are you doing here!?!?
This looks amazing! My little helper is very excited!
Thanks! You'll have to let me know if he likes it!
I just finished this, and it turned out awesome! Thanks for the video/plans!
Thank you for the support! Send me a pic on Instagram @casualbuilds
Taylor brought me here. Great video! Looking forward to binge watching more lol Congratulations on the new baby!
Thank you for checking out my channel as well! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Cool project. Congratulations on the new baby! You and Taylor have a similar laid back style to yalls videos that makes them very easy to watch.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Super cool. The start line hat did it for me!
Start line is awesome!
I used your plans. Turned out great and our son loves it!
Ahh that's awesome!!
Truly fantastic! Just bought the plans for this definitely admire your work!! Thank you!! My son is going to love this!!!
Thank you so much!
Congrats on the new baby.
Thank you!!
Just made two step stools. Only finishing left. They turned out great.
Nice!!
Nice job Tim. Its key to have the right tools and know how to use them I enjoyed watching. Found you thru Taylor's hike. Congrats on the new baby girl!!!
Thank you!! I'm glad you stopped by my channel and enjoyed the video as well!
Really nice job!! Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make and share. Cheers!!
Thank you!
Congrats on the new Baby. I have 3 grown girls. Get that wedding fund going. Just fyi. Loved the project.
Thank you! Haha, hoping this channel and a few woodworking projects over the next few years will help add to that fund!
Great video! The final product looks great. I'm thinking about making something similar. Does the platform slide out of the dado when the child leans forward toward the counter? Would it make sense to put the stop-dados on the other side so that the adjustable platform enters from the side facing the cabinets?
Thank you! On mine, the platform doesn't move at all - you actually need to use some force to remove it from the dados. It could be from the polyurethane thought, causing a little bit of stickiness. I'm sure that method would work as well. As long as the dados are tight, you shouldn't have any problems!
Good work. I would recommend getting a plug cutter. This way you can plug your pocket holes with the same specie of wood and they are less noticeable. I haven’t tried using a plug cutter on plywood. I wonder how it would work out?
I think it would show the layers of the plywood, but I'm not sure - never tried it! I do need to get some plug cutters, I'm tired of only using the poplar dowels that they have at the store haha
Great project...As you watch videos of this type there is always a know it all or someone making fun of a project and or the way it's being performed...So please this is not my intention...I have found when cutting plywood of the type you are using... I use Diablo ultra trim blades or blades with fine or extra fine teeth...Even with the jigsaw maximum fine teeth even metal blades...I run ultra fine teeth even in the chop saw to cut 2x4s...Clean smooth cuts...Keep up the good work...Santa Cruz California
I appreciate the tip! I do need to invest in more blades, I've just got the one for the table saw and I can't even tell you the last time the blade on my miter saw was cleaned/replaced. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
@@CasualBuilds Check out Diablo Saw Blades...Most hardware stores have them and Lenox jigsaw blades...I found your channel through your sister as we are watching her through hike...We are in California and we are hikers of The PCT...CONGRATULATIONS on the little one.
Will do! Thanks for checking out my channel - we've been following her journey daily as well!
Love the build! Could you tell me the rough dimensions? I want to see if it will work for our kitchen, (wanting to see if it can slide under the bar counter top) if not any suggestions on where I could cut about 1-2 inches off the height?
Thanks Cliff! In my plans, it's 36" tall. You could easily trim it down a little at the top and bottom to remove a few inches so it can sit under your counter top.
This video angers me so much. This is an amazing stool made with fantastic camera work and awesome tools.
@casual Builds, are the plans for using a cnc?
Good job, learn from each other, I have subscribed
Thank you!
Hey Tim, May be a stupid question. Your plans, is that just for the CNC? I don't have one but was hoping to try and make it work with the couple tools I do have. I assume the sizes are in the plans? Great video!
Nevermind, I just bought it! Plans are very detailed! Thank you!
Hey Michael - the sizes are in the plans if you wanted to measure out the shape yourself! I also have the template as a picture as well if you wanted to print that out and trace as well. Let me know if you have any questions!!
Thank you!!
@@CasualBuilds Looking at the png file. Is there any chance you have the one already set up for the design size? It seems the one in the download is just a bit larger than a 8x10. I'm not sure how to enlarge it to the perfect size to match the dimensions.
Hey Michael, shoot me an email (my email should be on the last page).
Could you use MDF for the learning tower itself? Thanks
I wouldn't recommend it. Doesn't have the same strength.
That sanding spindle for your drill press is neat. Link?
BTW, I bought your plans, and I'm planning to build a pair of these this weekend.
Thanks for the support! And I bought it from Lowe's.
I haven't checked. Do you have videos on the finishing process? I.E.
First coat. Wait time. Sanding and such?? Thanks
For this one I used a water-based poly and just followed the instructions on the can.
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Awesome video. This one is on my must do List.
It's such a great thing to have, my daughter uses it daily.
Hi ! How many mm for your plywood ? Tq
Great video! But maybe don't call this "for begginers" if you use pocket screws, CNC and a sprayer for finishing...
Fun to watch but doesn’t seem beginner at all. Lots of steps glossed over
Page not available when I click on the link for your plans?
Try again, just updated the link.
Is she still enjoying it ?
Yep!
your video gave me the courage to go ahead and buy one of these instead of making it. casual builds with a convex and concave drum sander gtfo here
Mate... all that plywood dust without a mask ... please protect your lung
I know, I know, I tried wearing my mask as much as I could, but they kept fogging up my glasses.
Better than your lungs getting fogged. Get a mask with an exhalation valve and the glasses won’t fog.
half time talking Builds.....fffff