Category Archives: 3-Seating-Benches-Stools-Chairs

Welsh Staked Stools-Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Greg Merritt

I have been having a lot of fun with then lathe, but it is time to get back on track.  I have two new tables that are in desperate need of some sort of accompanying seating.  To that end my … Continue reading →

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Equilateral Footstool-Design Drawing

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Greg Merritt

OK, it was driving me crazy.  So for posterity and for those who may be playing along, I worked up a design drawing for the Equilateral Footstool.

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Equilateral Footstool-Part 2-Complete

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Sunday afternoon I removed the clamps from the lamination and finished shaping the top.  Then I drilled and reamed the holes for installing the legs.

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Equilateral Footstool-Part 1

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Greg Merritt

As they say…”no good deed…” Management decided that, since my Asymmetrical Footstool turned out “OK“, I needed to build another to be gifted as a Christmas present.  You all know Christmas…that holiday that is only seven days away!!  I explained … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric Footstool-Part 3-Complete

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Greg Merritt

The legs and the underside of the top received a couple of coats of Tried & True Original oil finish.  Once that had dried it was time to tackle the upholstery.  Note that I left all of my layout lines … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric Footstool-Part 2

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Greg Merritt

With my design in hand and materials at the ready, it was time to get started.  The first step was to cut my 24″x48″ sheet of ply into two 24″x24″ sections and glue up my slab.  Nothing fancy to report … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric Footstool-Part 1

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I decided that I need a footstool.  Not that I have a lot of time for putting my feet up, but I at least want the option.  With that decision made, I moved on to design. The lowly footstool has … Continue reading →

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Chinese Gate Bench-Progress 6

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I picked up today where I left off yesterday by profiling the remaining three legs.  I followed this by adding an edge detail to the long edges of the seat board.  Again I pressed my single moulding plane into service. … Continue reading →

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Chinese Gate Bench-Progress 5

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Woke up to about 8″ of heavy wet snow this morning.  This mess continued all day and is still coming down as I write this.  Trying to get to work Monday is gonna be fun.  Anyway, back to our regularly … Continue reading →

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Chinese Gate Bench-Design Notes

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I thought I would take some time and discuss a few key points pertaining to the structural design of the Chinese Gate Bench.  I designed this project from the ground up utilizing photos of antique benches and filling in the … Continue reading →

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