Walnut Stool

This was a fun project that my wife requested. The legs angle out at 7 degrees in both directions which create compound angles and is what complicates the build. My solution was to make 2 partial assemblies with the legs angled in one plane, and then use a sled on the tablesaw with the blade tilted to 7 degrees to trim the top and bottom of both leg assemblies in the second plane. I used my Dowelmax jig for all joinery except the top which is attached with figure 8 fasteners to allow for wood movement. For finishing I used a highly diluted TransTint walnut dye to slightly darken the walnut, then 3 coats of Osmo Polyx.