Simple Modern Bar Stools
A simple square style bar stool with a slight angled front leg. A tad edgy, a ton useful.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 12″ of 1×12 Board
- 4 1/2 feet of 1×4 Boards
- 2 – 2×2 Boards
- 2 1/2″ Screws
- 1 – 1×12 @ 11 1/2″ (Seat)
- 2 – 1×4 @ 11 1/2″ (Short Aprons)
- 2 – 1×4 @ 13″ (Longer Aprons)
- 2 – 2×2 @ 30″ (Back Legs)
- 2 – 2×2 @ 30 1/8″ (Front Legs, both ends cut 5 degrees off square, parallel to each other)
- 1 – 2×2 @ 12 5/8″ (Longest Point, one end cut at 5 degrees off square)
- 1 – 2×2 @ 10 1/8″ (Longest Point, one end cut at 5 degrees off square)
- 2 – 2×2 @ 13″ (Leg Suppo
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- compound miter saw
- sander
- countersink drill bit
Step by step
Seat Aprons
Attach the seat aprons to the seat with 2 1/2″ screws and glu
Longer Aprons
Attach the longer aprons to both the seat and the shorter aprons with 2″ screws and glue.
Legs
Build two of the legs as shown above. Use 2 1/2″ screws and glue.
Assembly
Assemble the seat and legs as shown above. Screw from under the seat to hide your screw holes.
Step 5
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
