How to Build a Pub Table and Stools, Part 4: Stool Bases and Finish

How to Build a Pub Table and Stools, Part 4: Stool Bases and Finish Video Clips. Duration : 2.52 Mins.


The stools are almost complete and its time to add the finishing touches. First build the table stool bases. These stools are made up of the seat, four legs, four aprons and four rungs. You will want to cut the legs to length on the miter saw, then lay out and drill 1" diameter holes for the long and short rungs. Next, you will cut the aprons. Cut the long and short aprons to shape with a jigsaw. Then add pocket holes at the end and center. Attach all together with pocket hole screws. Finally, cut the dowels for the long and short rungs 1/4 inch longer than the length provided to allow for sanding the rungs flush after assembly. Now it is time for the stool assembly. Attach the long and short aprons to the stool legs with glue and pocket hole screws. Then apply glue around the circumference on the ends of the long and short rungs, and insert them in the holes in the stool legs. Secure the rungs with nails. Lastly, attach the seat assemblies to the stool base assemblies with glue and pocket hole screws. The final steps to this project are adding any finishing touches. Fill all holes with wood filler and then sand smooth. Prime and paint the leg assemblies. Stain the table and seat tops but paints the legs, however you can paint or stain to your taste. Don't forget to apply a coat of polyurethane to the pub table and stools afterward. Finish your project by attaching furniture glides to the bottom of each foot. To find the detailed instructions and the rest of this video ...

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