Photo: Wendell T. Webber
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Lay the top piece flat on a table. Using a framing square or a ruler, lightly pencil
an X from corner to opposite corner. Measure 7 inches out from the center along each line, and make a mark; because the legs are 14 inches long, they will fit between these marks when the legs are centered under the top. Using a drill/driver fitted with a 3/32-inch bit, drill pilot holes along the lines every couple of inches; make sure not to drill beyond the 7-inch marks.
Slot the two legs together to make an X shape. You may have to hammer it down to get it tight—use a scrap of wood as a buffer between the hammer and legs.
Place the top onto the legs and center it. Transfer the location of the pilot holes, using a small nail or a pencil lead, onto the top edge of the legs. Then remove the top, and drill pilot holes about 1¼ inches into the legs.
Run a thin bead of wood glue along the top edge of the legs. Place the top of the stool onto the legs, and line up the pilot holes. Using a drill/driver, screw the top to the legs using 1⅝-inch finish screws. Sink them just below the surface.
Using a putty knife, fill the screw holes with stainable putty, allow it to dry, and sand it smooth.
Slot the two legs together to make an X shape. You may have to hammer it down to get it tight—use a scrap of wood as a buffer between the hammer and legs.
Place the top onto the legs and center it. Transfer the location of the pilot holes, using a small nail or a pencil lead, onto the top edge of the legs. Then remove the top, and drill pilot holes about 1¼ inches into the legs.
Run a thin bead of wood glue along the top edge of the legs. Place the top of the stool onto the legs, and line up the pilot holes. Using a drill/driver, screw the top to the legs using 1⅝-inch finish screws. Sink them just below the surface.
Using a putty knife, fill the screw holes with stainable putty, allow it to dry, and sand it smooth.
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