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Adirondack Stool or End Table

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This simple Adirondack side table can also be used as a stool.  It's perfect for any outdoor space.  Our free plans include step by step diagrams and shopping lists and cut list.

We also have Adirondack Chair plans and lots more outdoor furniture plans. Make sure you read our outdoor furniture finishing secrets here.

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Ana's Adirondack Collection

This little outdoor stool doubles as an end table or side table. 

adirondack end table shown as a stool with children
 
 
We love it indoors as a plant stand too!
 
 
 

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Adirondack Stool or End Table

 
 
 
Dimensions
dimension diagram for outdoor side table
Dimensions are shown above. Standard chair height can be used as seating as well.

Preparation

Shopping List

2 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long

1- 2x2 @ 8 feet long

1 - 1x2 @ 4 feet long

Common Materials
2 inch finish nails
1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
Elmer's Wood Glue
Elmer's Wood Filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
paint
paint brush
Cut List

4 - 2x2 @ 17 1/4" (Legs)

4 - 1x3 @ 9 1/2" (Aprons)

2 - 1x2 @ 9 1/2" (Side Supports)

1 - 1x2 @ 10 1/4" (Stretcher)

5 - 1x3 @ 14 1/2" (Top)

Tools
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection
Kreg Jig
Drill
Circular Saw
Brad Nailer
Power Sander

Instructions

Step 1

Build two legs sets as shown above drilling Kreg Jig pocket holes for 3/4" stock, and using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.

Step 2

With the remaining 2 aprons, drill Kreg Jig pocket holes on ends and attach to leg sets as shown above. Place pocket holes to insides.

Step 3

Measure up 3 1/2" on all legs and mark. Attach side supports with glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws centered on legs.

Step 4

Follow with stretcher, attached with 3/4" Kreg Jig pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.

Step 5

Finishing Instructions
Preparation Instructions
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth.

It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
Project Type
Side and End Table Plans
Stools
Outdoor Seating and Lounging
Room
Outdoor
Style
Cottage Style Furniture Plans
Children's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans
Rustic Furniture Plans
Farmhouse Furniture

Comments

Erin in Fairbanks (not verified)

Thu, 08/04/2011 - 12:32

I didn't win the Kreg jig...can I do this project without it?

Ana White

Fri, 08/05/2011 - 09:44

Hi Erin, darn, I wish I could give everyone a Kreg Jig!

What I would do is swap the aprons and bottom supports for 2x thick boards, that way when you go to screw (use 2 1/2" screws and countersink from outsides) you'll have more "meat" to screw into. Certainly, you can!

Erin in Fairbanks (not verified)

Fri, 08/05/2011 - 09:59

Thanks Ana,

I'll either try it that way, or maybe I need to buy myself a Kreg Jig for my anniversary. :)

Erin

Daisies and Crazies

Fri, 08/05/2011 - 10:17

This is such a cute table. I was just telling my husband this week that Ana White is the all-around perfect woman. Not perfect as in "doesn't make mistakes" but more because you are kind, gorgeous, multi-talented, generous, hardworking, etc.

I really admire and appreciate you. xo

bhoppy

Fri, 08/05/2011 - 11:50

For an outdoor table such is this one, is it necessary to fill in all the pocket holes on the aprons with wood filler? I just wondered because you say to place the pocket holes to the inside... but if you have to fill them all in with wood filler and sand them even with the board it seems like it would be easier if the holes were on the outside. I'm probably overthinking it but when I made the outdoor harriet table I spent twice as much time sanding the 50+ pocket holes that I filled in with wood filler than I did putting it together.... Was that overkill? LOL Thanks

Pam the Goatherd

Fri, 08/05/2011 - 12:48

This is perfect! My son needs a little table to go next to his computer desk to hold "stuff". I think I'll make this a little taller and put a shelf at the bottom instead of the stretcher and make the top out of a solid piece of plywood. Should be just what he needs.

Suzanne64

Sun, 09/18/2011 - 16:06

Hi Ana, I'm a little confused about the Kreg Jig. Is it necessary to purchase the whole system and the mini is just a part of that or can you just purchase the mini and use that by itself?

I am very new to woodworking and absolutely love it! Working on my first Adirondack chair as we speak.

jenni (not verified)

Sat, 01/12/2013 - 11:38

Is there plans for the Adirondack chair to go with this table? I tried to search for it but had no luck finding anything. Please help. Thanks

suthernfancy

Tue, 04/09/2013 - 20:44

Hi Ana, I really like the Adirondack stool. I was wondering if you will have the matching chair plans in your book? I like this style of Adirondack better because it looks lighter than your original style. I would love to see a set of plans for the new style of chair. Wonderful web site and keep up the great work.

Debbie742

Sat, 07/06/2013 - 06:39

Is it possible to print out the plans for just the table and not the entire article? When I hit the PDF, it wants to do all 22 pages

JoanneS

Sat, 07/06/2013 - 07:25

Hi Debbie 742,
To print out a selected range of pages on a .pdf file:
click 'print' icon (or select file>print)
a "print" dialog pox appears. About 1/3 of the way down under "print range" at the left side of the box, you can key in the page numbers you want to print. (When I tested this it was pages 14-22.)
The 'Preview: composite' section at the right of that box will show you what your printout will look like.
Then you can click "ok" and it will print out just the pages you want.

JoanneS

Sun, 07/21/2013 - 07:30

Hi e3moore1212,

The plan for the chair in the photo is in Ana's book "The Handbuilt Home" on page 174. It's a great book with some wonderful plans and super useful info for building.

She also has several other great adirondack chair plans on this site:

Home depot chair plan:
http://ana-white.com/2013/06/plans/home-depot-dih-workshop-adirondack-c…

Ana's Adirondack chair:
http://ana-white.com/2010/05/furniture-plans-adirondack-chair-ana.html

Modish Adirondack chair:
http://ana-white.com/2010/05/modish-adirondack-chair

jriker

Tue, 05/31/2016 - 08:26

I'd love to make the chairs pictured with this table too but I'm having trouble finding the plan for these exact chairs. Help please?

MattyCakes

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 15:43

I didn't see it either... and I'm working on this project right now! Lol.
My guess is to use the 2 inch finishing nails for the top pieces, since those are on the equipment list but haven't been used in steps 1-4... I'm going to give it a try and we'll see how it goes! Fingers crossed.

thatryan

Tue, 07/16/2019 - 13:24

Hi there! I am new to woodworking and love this little table. Would it be hard to add a shelf at the bottom somehow, over the support? Any tips?

Thank you!

John_W

Sun, 07/19/2020 - 10:11

I'm not sure how the top is attached unless I'm missing the directions somewhere. I'll figure something out but for me I'm not sure how they get attached to the base.
Love this starter project to get me back into woodworking. Thanks, Ana!

Cadet1978

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 21:14

In step 5, what did you use to attach the top boards of the tabletop? Screws? Nails? No description is given.