A simple table reminicent of a small painter's ladder can work as a bedside table or a side table. This is a great project to use up your scraps.

Preparation
2 – 1×3 Boards
1 – 1×2 Boards
2″ Screws
1 1/4″ Screws
Wood Glue
Wood Filler
4 – 1×2 @ 10 1/2″ (Top and Bottom Shelf Supports)
3 – 1×2 @ 5″ (Top Shelf Supports)
2 – 1×2 @ 9″ (Bottom Shelf Supports)
3 – 1×3 @ 14″ (Top Shelf Boards)
5 – 1×3 @ 10 1/2″ (Bottom Shelf Boards)
2 – 1×3 @ 21″ (Back Legs, ends cut at 5 degrees off square, end parallel)
2 – 1×3 @ 22 1/4″ (Front Legs, ends cut at 20 degrees off square, ends parrallel)
Work on a clean level surface
Take a square after each step
Use wood glue
Countersink all screws with a countersink bit (or use Pocket Hole Technology)
Be safe, use necessary safety equipment
Remember that you can click images for a larger view
Comments
Jannah (not verified)
Thu, 04/29/2010 - 13:16
I did mine a little different
I did mine a little different than the plans since I used treated wood I used a 2x2 and a 1x4, even with the different wood I followed the plans and it worked great. My kids are loving stepping up to the trampoline without my help.
Steph (not verified)
Tue, 05/04/2010 - 07:39
Hi there!I was thinking of
Hi there!
I was thinking of making one of these as a nightstand. What is the average cost of making this (just the materials needed to build, not the tools)?
Thanks!
Kellye (not verified)
Wed, 05/05/2010 - 02:49
I love this and it's going to
I love this and it's going to be the perfect Mother's Day gift for my Mom. I've already built it and it has one coat of paint! RED! Can't wait to show you!
Heidi (not verified)
Thu, 05/06/2010 - 01:59
I just finished mine last
I just finished mine last night, its a gift for a dear friend today! I'll let her paint it herself.
Anyway, it only took me about 15 minutes to cut all the pieces, and an evening to put it together!
Thank you!!!
M Roselius (not verified)
Sun, 05/16/2010 - 13:36
Just built this over an
Just built this over an afternoon. Great project - smaller than it looks in the pictures. Maybe it was the screws I used - but initially I had a lot of trouble with the wood splitting as I screwed it together. pre-drilling the holes helped.
Vester (not verified)
Wed, 08/25/2010 - 16:50
Mm-m-m-m I might like to
Mm-m-m-m I might like to build one of these.
You can see the Adirondak chairs and birdhouses I build at http://www.myadirondakchair/com
jcostigl (not verified)
Wed, 09/22/2010 - 10:10
Thanks again Ana for great
Thanks again Ana for great plans. I have to say that I did not miter the back legs and my font legs ended up being 19" in length but the ladder still works! I really love your plans, you've given me a whole new hobby. Here's the link to my pics:
http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2010/09/s-is-for-step-stool.html
Beautifully FR… (not verified)
Thu, 12/09/2010 - 10:33
[...] and mostly square,
[...] and mostly square, thanks to a little help from my husband, we made these boxes and this nightstand/bookshelf, for Avalon’s [...]
Tasha (not verified)
Tue, 02/08/2011 - 12:13
Thanks so much for these
Thanks so much for these plans!! I built in the afternoon using scrap wood I already had!!
http://eightmuddyfeet.blogspot.com/2011/02/kitchen-stool.html
Tasha (not verified)
Tue, 02/08/2011 - 12:13
Thanks so much for these
Thanks so much for these plans!! I built in an afternoon using scrap wood I already had!!
http://eightmuddyfeet.blogspot.com/2011/02/kitchen-stool.html