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Library Chair
Always was fascinated by the Ben Franklin Library Chair but was not sure how useful or even safe it might be. So I made one to find out.
Since this is a test build it is made of Pine. Seat is 17 inches high, all pieces are 3/4" thick pine. Finish is 3 coats of poly.
Findings: Positives: Light enough to move around, seating is ok did find a mat for the seat to make it more comfortable (Pad not shown), easy to convert to steps. Negatives: Would be hesitant to trust it as a step ladder past the 2nd step.
Several of these have plans available, this is a composite of those plans for ease of construction. Joinery would be upgraded for a final product if I ever made one. Oak or maple would be used instead of Pine, more strength but greater weight.
Probably will not make another, use this one in the shop for awhile.
Since this is a test build it is made of Pine. Seat is 17 inches high, all pieces are 3/4" thick pine. Finish is 3 coats of poly.
Findings: Positives: Light enough to move around, seating is ok did find a mat for the seat to make it more comfortable (Pad not shown), easy to convert to steps. Negatives: Would be hesitant to trust it as a step ladder past the 2nd step.
Several of these have plans available, this is a composite of those plans for ease of construction. Joinery would be upgraded for a final product if I ever made one. Oak or maple would be used instead of Pine, more strength but greater weight.
Probably will not make another, use this one in the shop for awhile.
Ron
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Ron
Looks pretty neat to me. Too bad stability is a bit of a question.
BB it seems stable, just nothing to hold on to higher up. guess the metal step ladder in the shop is the same though.
Ron
Clever design Ron!
Your build looks top shelf and bracing seems sufficient for a full climb, but then again I agree with your thoughts on a hardwood version.
BTW, happy 87th!
Your build looks top shelf and bracing seems sufficient for a full climb, but then again I agree with your thoughts on a hardwood version.
BTW, happy 87th!
Nice build Ron! I like the precise, to the point writeup. While hardwood is stronger than Pine, the benefit Pine has over hardwood is that Pine is generally more stable than hardwood. Meaning it's less prone to warping or cracking due to changes in temperature and humidity. It will work fine in the shop as a utility ladder.
Looks good Ron, nice build.
Always fancied making one of those myself.
You could probably add a folding handrail to it as well if you do decide to do a hardwood one.
Always fancied making one of those myself.
You could probably add a folding handrail to it as well if you do decide to do a hardwood one.
Nice experiment Ron, now familiar with the functionality of this seat - stool, you can modify for your preferences.
As far as stability and you concern about going above the second step, was it unstable? Did any of the plans you used address this?
Nice post.
As far as stability and you concern about going above the second step, was it unstable? Did any of the plans you used address this?
Nice post.
I’ve always thought that design seemed a bit tippy. Nice build though!
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
Thanks for the comments.
Is not tippy, seems pretty firm. At my age like something to either hold on to or lean on a bit.
Is not tippy, seems pretty firm. At my age like something to either hold on to or lean on a bit.
Ron
Very nice Ron....well done!
Mike
Nice prototype Ron. You learned a lot. I'm not sure how but the concept would benefit from a flip up hand rail. I can see ways of doing that but not in a way that would be sturdy enough...
Well done Ron.
BB it seems stable, just nothing to hold on to higher up. guess the metal step ladder in the shop is the same though.
Oh, I misunderstood. I could see this would be really helpful in my shop as I have to do some climbing to get to my air cleaner. Always nice to have an extra place to sit too.
Thanks for the comments!
Ron
That is a real slick design, Ron. Nice work building it!!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
now thats a cool design. i agree about not going above the second step ? nice build ron.
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Again thanks for the comments.
Ron
Nice work on that Ron
Ron,
Ben was something!
Nice work by you.
Ben was something!
Nice work by you.
Petey
Very cool Ron! Simple, elegant, and functional. Can’t beat that!
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