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Build Your Own Kitchen Stools

The island is a popular new addition to the modern kitchen. Not only do they make preparing meals and unloading groceries a lot easier, but they also provide additional table space when you host a large dinner or a family get-together. The only problem is that countertops are high and the average chair will not reach. That is why homeowners who put in islands must purchase or build kitchen stools .

Build them? We know what you are thinking... why not just buy them? After all, kitchen stools are fairly cheap. Yes, they are. But there is a reason for that. They are easy to make. Which is why building kitchen stools is a popular and easy product for anyone with an interest in woodworking.

What do you need? Let us start with the tools. You will need a handsaw, clamps, screws, a pencil, a protractor, a sliding bevel, a plane, a tape measure, dowelling, wood glue, stain or clear finish, sandpaper, and safety goggles. Then of course you will need the wood. The most popular woods that are used to make kitchen stools are rattan, wicker, bamboo or any kind of hardwood.

But before you start sawing, make certain that you know the height of the island and the most comfortable seated height for the average person. If you are making a set of chairs for your family, you may want to build stools of different heights.

Where to start? Stools are built from the bottom up, which means you must begin with the legs. Though the project is fairly simple, you may want to download detailed plans from the internet, since we do not have time to take you through the process here. Just remember that measurement is the most important concern when making wooden furniture. Well, measurement and making sure that your guests do not get splinters.