Simple Gear Stool // 2 Stationary Power Tool Build...You Can Make This! @makethingswithrob

Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

This is the Simple Version of my Gear Stool. It's made from 1x4's and plywood. You don't need to be an advanced woodworker to build this, so long as you have a bandsaw and a drill press (and other inexpensive handheld tools).

If you're interested in the eplans that comes with 2 hours and 18 minutes video of step by step instructions (including the resin pour and laminates video) as well as all the patterns to make this, click on the Plans! link below. There you'll get information that comes with the plans as well as the tools needed to build it.

Plans! → makethingswithrob.com/gear_stool
If you're interested in the Advanced version, click here → youtu.be/sv5oCtFstHQ
Want a chance to win some free gears? Hit my Patreon → patreon.com/makethings

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