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H'ep with procedure - GaryMc - 11-16-2024
One of my winter projects will be to build two saddle-seat counter-height stools, sorta like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Classic-Saddle-Seat-Kitchen-Counter/dp/B07L6KM74G/ref=asc_df_B07L6KM74G?mcid=1e5d66d0363932318d670b2dad89ef57&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693349492243&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1907747976637198351&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007366&hvtargid=pla-727999799650&psc=1
Our counters are 36" high so I am thinking +/-28" height, seat dimensions 12"X16", splayed legs to maybe 14"X18". I have a ton of 5/4 prime straight-grained walnut that will be used, and I want to avoid the battleship-type construction used in most of my projects over 50+ years (no linebackers will ever sit on these!). M&T joints for stretchers and footrests. Maybe a 1/2" "saddle depth" across the width. Finish likely just Danish oil. Questions:
1) How would you fashion the "saddle" for this? My plan is to bandsaw out the general outline and then chisel/scrape/sand to finish-ready. I do not have any of the large-scale carving/shaping tools like a scorp but have a foam-pad PC ROS, a 6X48 belt sander, and a bench spindle sander. One thought is to make a sanding block from one of the bandsaw cutouts.
2) Would you taper the legs, likely to be about 1"X2" finish dimension?
Any other ideas or comments? TIA.
Gary
RE: H'ep with procedure - fredhargis - 11-17-2024
Do you have a router? My approach would be to make a cradle and route it out. Here's a short video that shows what i mean.
RE: H'ep with procedure - GaryMc - 11-17-2024
(11-17-2024, 06:31 AM)fredhargis Wrote: Do you have a router? My approach would be to make a cradle and route it out. Here's a short video that shows what i mean.
Fred - yeah I have several routers and I think you nailed it, thanks. I thought about using a router but was way-overthinking it - picture a router swinging from a giant A-frame.
Or making a dome-shaped router baseplate.
Besides, this is a good excuse to build another jig to add to the collection hanging on the wall.
RE: H'ep with procedure - iclark - 11-18-2024
If you have a good band saw, you could consider doing a re-saw-type cut for the arc. If your stock is thick enough, then you could cut 2 seats at a time.
Save the cutoff "waste" and double-back tape them on to make drilling for mortises easier.
RE: H'ep with procedure - cams2705 - 11-19-2024
Tommy Mac builds stools just like these.
Check out the link below...you can buy plans or just watch the video for free.
LINK