These projects were built and designed by Clinton from Specific Love Creations.
Clinton demonstrates how to make three useful, beginner-friendly pieces using only 2×6 lumber and basic tools, focusing on smart layout, simple joinery, and practical finishes.
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Project 1 — A Small Sturdy Stool / Step Stool
This piece is a compact stool built from a single 2×6 and arranged so the board faces act as a pair of legs with a short center stretcher between them.
Clinton emphasizes careful layout to center the stretcher and recommends pre-drilling screw holes to avoid splitting; the structure relies on direct screwing and simple glue where appropriate for strength.
Light sanding and an optional stain or protective finish tidy the piece and make it suitable as a child’s seat or a reliable step for reaching high shelves.
Project 2 — Elevated Pet Bowl Stand
The pet feeding station uses paired top boards with circular cutouts to hold bowls, leaving space between the bowls so wet and dry food remain separate.
Clinton shows how to lay out the circles accurately, cut them with a jigsaw, and align the top assembly on simple legs before gluing and clamping the joints for a square, stable top.
Small decorative cutouts in the feet improve balance and aesthetics, and a water-resistant finish protects the stand from spills and daily wear.
Project 3 — Compact Side Table with Storage
This compact side table doubles as a narrow bookshelf, assembled as a simple box with short angled legs to give it a mid-century feel without complex joinery.
Clinton uses pocket screws to join the faces, lays out the grain to showcase character wood, and cuts subtle angles on the leg tops so the table sits flat while the top reads level.
The design highlights how a single board can become a functional end table with internal storage for books and a finish that preserves interesting wood tones and markings.
Overall Takeaways
These builds demonstrate how limited material can still yield beautiful, functional furniture by focusing on layout, efficient cutting, and thoughtful joinery choices.
Clinton’s approach stresses simple shop habits—pre-drilling, test-fitting, clamping while glue cures, and finishing for protection—that scale to larger projects as skills grow.
Each project can be adapted in size, finish, or detail to suit different needs, making them excellent practice pieces for beginners wanting to gain confidence with basic tools and techniques.
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