How to Make Outdoor Patio Bar Stools

Making your own outdoor patio bar stools is a great way to achieve a unique set of bar stools. The project does take a lot of work, but it can save you hundreds of dollars, as purchasing these stools can be quite expensive.

1. Gather materials. You will need a large log, a saw, woodscrews, wood glue, sander, sand paper, wood putty, and wood stain. 


2. Design the stools. You should draw a design for the stools with measurements.


3. Cut out the pieces needed from the log. You will need seats and legs for the stools.


4. Figure out the leg placement. Flip the seat over and measure for the leg position. Mark this area.


5. Drill holes for legs. You should drill through the wood according to your design.


6. Attach the stool legs. Put the legs in the drilled holes, and secure with wood screws or wood glue. If the stool seems unsteady, use some wooden dowels for extra support.


7. Sand down the wooden stools. Use the sander to smooth out the surfaces of the wood. In hard to reach places, you can use course sand paper to get that smooth finish.


8. Fill any and all holes. Wood putty can be used to fill holes. The putty can be sanded once it is dry.


9. Stain the stools. Use a wood stain of your choice to color the wood. Sometimes more than one coat needs to be applied to achieve the proper results.


10. Let stain dry then enjoy!