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How to build a stool with plywood?

michaelmkchu
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How to build a stool with plywood?

I am building a stool out of 18mm plywood and would like ideas on how to make it more structurally stable. 

 

I own a jigsaw, drill, random orbital sander, clamps, wood chisel, japanese wood plane, but no table saw or jig for super straight edges and complicated joins.

 

I have read that I should carve a shallow dado on the underside of the seat, but I am not confident. I am considering adding a corner block. Any advice here? I am a beginner.picture of chairpicture of chairUnderwise from the back. not there are small gaps due to me not cutting 100% straightUnderwise from the back. not there are small gaps due to me not cutting 100% straightholding a potential corner block for reinforcing the jointholding a potential corner block for reinforcing the joint

Re: Building a stool with plywood

Thanks everyone! I went with the stretcher idea in the end.

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Re: Building a stool with plywood

Good Evening @michaelmkchu 

Looks good :smile: And really like the overall design!

 

Dave

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