"Mark Johnson" wrote in message

My prototype was built out of 2x stock (planed to 1 3/8"), and wobbled
considerably left-to-right. The final is maple and red oak at 2" for the
leg, and is very rigid. If the kids try to climb the wrong side (using
the foot rest as a step and hanging off of the seat) it will tip forward,
but for the intended use it is very stable. I wouldn't recommend standing
on the top with the longer neck, but since the steps only run half way up
the back it's not easy to do. I also made the steps deeper for the final
version. They were 4" tapering to 3" at the outside in the prototype, but
that didn't leave enough surface. I think the final is 5" deep at the
leg, giving a better standing platform.

Good lookin' step stools.

Totally cute kids.