# Trimming an Inch Off of a Bar Stool
A wobbly leg or a bar stool that’s too tall is uncomfortable. Trimming off a stool leg might make you a bit nervous. Too much trimming leads to more and more cutting, and before long you might feel as if you’re sitting on the floor. Shortening a leg really isn’t that difficult, and soon you’ll feel like the master of this task.
Things You'll Need
- Shim
- 1-inch wood block
- Handsaw
- Medium-grit sandpaper
Instructions
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Select a flat work surface that is a comfortable work height. Place the bar stool on the surface.
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Examine the stool for uneven leg lengths. Use a shim underneath any leg that is not the same length as the other legs. A shim could be a skinny piece of wood or folded paper.
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Cut a block of wood 1-inch high. Make certain the bottom and top of the block are flat.
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Place the block against the bottom of the leg. Use the top of the block as a guide and mark the chair with a pencil.
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Rotate the block around the bottom of the stool leg and continue to mark the legs with a pencil. Mark all the legs using this method.
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Lay the stool on its side and use a handsaw to trim the legs at the pencil lines.
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Remove rough edges with medium-grit sandpaper.
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Carpentry
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- How to Build an Easy Desk
- How to Take Apart a Bar Stool
- Coverings for a Bar Stool
- How to Cut Bar Stool Legs
- Correct Bar Stool Height
- How to Make a Stool Higher
- Bar Stool Facts
- The Height of a Bar Stool
- How to Make a Lower Stool out of a Higher Stool
- How to Fix a Wobbly Stool Leg
