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Entry storage bench - Project by Peakplane

Perching stool

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Replacing worn out shop stool. Could have simply redone upholstery, but why do simple?
Saw basic design on Steelcase website. Adapted to woodworking. Stool is designed to supplement people the work at a standing desk. Same for me for some bench work. Maple seemed a bit bland so I added embellishments. Angle of seat and stretchers is 7.5 degrees. Joints are mortise and tenon. Seat is Spanish Cedar, for ease of sculpting. Covered with split leather. Polyurethane finish. Pictures show major steps

maple and spanish cedar. split leather modern

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Steve Rasmussen commented 12 months ago

Nice inlay work! That would look great in any shop.

BB1 commented 12 months ago

Really nicely done! Guessing family/friends who see this will be asking for one!

TheWoodGuy commented 12 months ago

You sure did embellish it. I could use a new stool and thanks for the great ideas.

Peakplane commented 12 months ago

Thanks for the kind comments. Always appreciate knowledgeable feedback

987Ron commented 12 months ago

interesting tool, and a very nice stool. Well done.

Ron

SplinterGroup commented 12 months ago

Stool is great and looks comfy, but gotta comment on that pattern routing.

That is a nifty method you use to get those sinusoids!

Peakplane commented 12 months ago

Thanks for nice comments

Petey commented 12 months ago

Peak

Really nice work!

I have the same Dremel set up. Works great. You have mastered things here I see.

Thanks for posting

Petey

Carey Mitchell commented 12 months ago

Great work. Love that base for the Dremel.

Carey Mitchell

Peakplane commented 12 months ago

I like working with Dremel on smaller projects because it so much easier to maneuver than a full size tool. And the plunge works easier.

Jim Jakosh commented 12 months ago

Great work on that stool!! Real nice design!

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day

Peakplane commented 12 months ago

Thanks Jim

Pottz commented 12 months ago

love that jig you made for the dremel tool. youve given me some good ideas. the inlay is real nice. one thing i would have done was did a more sculptural seat as in a maloof style he used on his chairs and rockers. the center ridge on his only extends about half way then flattens out. ive done his rocker and it makes a very comfortable seat. and i would have left it bare wood, but i can understand the need for comfort when sitting for long periods maybe. nice work.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Peakplane commented 12 months ago

Thanks for the compliments Pottz. I had pretty much the same thoughts. The comfort part won out, plus wood alone would have been a bit slippery because of the incline.