• Kids
• Step stool
• Birch plywood
• Maple
• Painted
• Safe
• Small make

Coral two-step stool for kids

A two-step stool that lets a small child reach the bathroom basin or the kitchen counter on their own: 210mm and 420mm treads on a 380mm-deep base, sides arched between the feet so it stands on four rubber pads and never rocks. Every corner is rounded to 30mm, the maple treads carry grip strips, and a riser and two rails are housed in both sides so it cannot rack.

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At a glance

Overall W x D x H

420 x 380 x 425 mm16 9/16" x 14 15/16" x 16 3/4"

Parts to cut

7

Build steps

16

Boards

1

Sheets

1

Solid wood

1.4 bd ft

Weight

6.7 kg15 lb

Materials

• Birch plywood
• Hard maple

Finish

• Paint - soft coral, toy-safe water-based, satin
• Finishing oil - Hardwax oil, matt, toy-safe, satin

Tools

• Saw
• Square
• Tape
• Router
• Clamps
• Drill
• Sandpaper
• Brush

Hardware and fittings

• 1 x Clear anti-slip tread tape, 25mm
• 4 x Non-slip rubber feet, 18 x 60mm, screw-on

Cut list

The first 3 of 6 lines, in millimetres (inches below), finished size including joint allowances.

The 3D model

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