Round Stool Handtools
Make a round stool using handtools. The legs are either octagon or round, but both are made using hand planes and spokeshaves. This is referred to as Welsh Stick construction and is a good introduction to making the Welsh Chair. They have no stretchers and range from 10’ to 15” in height. Low enough to work with your hands touching ground level.
MATERIALS: 2x6 hardwoods (cherry, ash, western maple, or similar woods)
PREREQUISITES: None (but will be easier if a beginner handtool class was previously taken)
TOOLS: mostly hand tools, handplane, chisels, saws, spokeshave, traivsher, scorp and the power bandsaw are used
EXERCISE: Safe sequence of steps to take hardwood lumber and build a small 3 or 4 legged stool.
DURATION: 21 hours (6 sessions)
Make a round stool using handtools. The legs are either octagon or round, but both are made using hand planes and spokeshaves. This is referred to as Welsh Stick construction and is a good introduction to making the Welsh Chair. They have no stretchers and range from 10’ to 15” in height. Low enough to work with your hands touching ground level.
MATERIALS: 2x6 hardwoods (cherry, ash, western maple, or similar woods)
PREREQUISITES: None (but will be easier if a beginner handtool class was previously taken)
TOOLS: mostly hand tools, handplane, chisels, saws, spokeshave, traivsher, scorp and the power bandsaw are used
EXERCISE: Safe sequence of steps to take hardwood lumber and build a small 3 or 4 legged stool.
DURATION: 21 hours (6 sessions)
Make a round stool using handtools. The legs are either octagon or round, but both are made using hand planes and spokeshaves. This is referred to as Welsh Stick construction and is a good introduction to making the Welsh Chair. They have no stretchers and range from 10’ to 15” in height. Low enough to work with your hands touching ground level.
MATERIALS: 2x6 hardwoods (cherry, ash, western maple, or similar woods)
PREREQUISITES: None (but will be easier if a beginner handtool class was previously taken)
TOOLS: mostly hand tools, handplane, chisels, saws, spokeshave, traivsher, scorp and the power bandsaw are used
EXERCISE: Safe sequence of steps to take hardwood lumber and build a small 3 or 4 legged stool.
DURATION: 21 hours (6 sessions)
