Before the meeting: 

1. Identify adults in the den who are handy with tools and could assist, either by bringing additional tools or help with the den meeting.  
2. Gather the supply and safety items needed, enough for each Cub Scout. 
3. Notify parent or legal guardian to ensure that Cub Scouts wear close toe shoes. 
4. Secure additional adult supervision as needed. 
5. Purchase materials. 
6. Secure a safe meeting location to give plenty of space for Cub Scouts to work on their project.  
7. Build a stool to use as a sample. 

During the meeting: 

1. Provide each Scout with a set of tools, safety gear, and supplies from their list. 
2. Have each Cub Scout, work with an adult and complete the following. 
   • Cut a piece of wood 18 inches long for the top of the stool.  
   • Cut two 8-by-8-inch pieces for the legs. 
   • Clamp the two leg pieces together, and mark where you will cut the notches shown in the picture.  
   • Saw the notches out while the legs are clamped together. This will make the legs exactly the same.  
   • Cut two ¾-by-2-by-14-inch pieces for the side braces.  
   • Using finishing nails, nail the legs to the top piece 2 inches from each end. Measure carefully before you drive the nails to be sure they go into the legs. 
   • Countersink each nail. To do this, place another nail on top of the nail you’ve already driven, then tap it with your hammer until the first nail is completely below the surface of the wood.  
   • Fill the nail holes with wood putty. 
   • Nail the side braces to the legs. Fit them just under the top of the stool and inside the legs. The braces will keep your stool stable. 
   • Countersink the nails and fill the nail holes with putty.  
   • Sand the stool all over. Use a damp rag to clean any grit from the stool before applying the finish. 
   • Stain the stool.