Build A Three Legged Stool

Building a 3 legged stool a 3 legged stool is an interesting project because it s a bit of a joinery challenge usually done with hand tools.

Build a three legged stool.

Using a forstner bit i bored a 35mm diameter hole in some scrap to act as a fitting template. I m building it with the pantorouter which speeds up cutting the joinery but it doesn t solve the. I feel extremely blessed and fortunate to have ana in my life because when you design a three legged stool with multiple angles she kindly agrees to make the plans. Build the three legged stool you didn t know your home needed stats.

These 3 legged stools are simple pieces that are formed by using a conventional builder s bucket as the mold for the seating surface. Although all measurements are provided on the drawing the design is very easy to adapt for any desired height seat diameter leg angle stretcher positioning or anything else you may wish to modify. Holding each leg in the bench vice i use the spokeshave to trim one end of the leg down so it almost fits the hole photo 3. All three leg stretchers are offset by 1 inch in height so the stool can be rotated to find the most comfortable position upon which to rest a foot.

I m using the pantorouter to make the stool which makes cutting the joints much quicker but there is still the challenge of the geometry and tool set up. Made from contrasting woods cherry walnut and maple in this case it ll be an attractive and useful addition to any room. The design is so easy to work with that precise measurement isn t strictly necessary. My little three legged desk stool is complete and you re in luck because my buildy friend ana white has the plans for us.

Create a plan and select your wood. I finish all three legs to this point and set aside. I find carefully planning a woodworking project makes it more enjoyable. Wooden scrap pieces are clamped into the bucket.

I m long overdue for an update here so i thought i d share some photos from a recent spec piece i made. This three legged stool is a woodworking project that you can complete in no time. This 3 legged stool is a geometry and joinery challenge. Initially i set out to make a chair but after struggling with the design i decided to take a break and work on something a little simpler.

3 legged stool build. The result is this 3 legged stool with a set of curved stretchers.