Tips for building a cube stool

[Bkn]

Long time lurker first time poster here

I'm trying to figure out the best way to put together a stool similar to these:

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and also what materials to use.

I'd like to keep material costs as low as possible i.e. use thinner ply/mdf but obviously want it to be very stable.

I'm also confused as to what joints would be best to use - partly because this will most likely depend on the thickness of the sheet material I use.

So:

Ply or MDF (considering weight needs to be kept low enough for it to be moved easily)?

If I use, say, 12mm ply is that enough thickness to screw directly into the edge of the panels at the corners?

Would it be best to have a panel for all 6 sides or use a couple of braces on the bottom for the feet to screw into?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks

 

[chingerspy]

Yep spamtrap:

I guess anything paintable would do matey. Ply might give more strength but cost more.

What are you considering for the covers? leather or PVC for example?

 

[Racers]

Hi,

I would think the feet extend all the way up to the top, and the sides and top are fixed to them, that would make a strong cube.


Pete