Simple Stools

[G S Haydon]

These were an excuse to use up some scraps and to try out round tenons. It was enjoyable to use a rounder as I have few old ones that belonged to my Granddad and Great Granddad who were Wheelwrights.

I was also guided by Jack Hill's book on Country Chairs and Bob Flexner's article on soap finish. Interestingly I had no raised grain when applying the finish. The benefit of edge tools rather than abrasive.

The next chair shaped object will be a back stool. But first I want to set up my lathe and bandsaw. And I might have some gift boxes to make first. Two of these will be gifts and Christmas is coming!

 

[John Brown]

Nice. Especially like the tormented face knot...

What's a rounder?

 

[G S Haydon]

Thanks John

I treated myself to a Ray Iles

 

[D_W]

Looks good, graham.

The lack of finish penetration and grain raising is a nice side benefit to skipping any heavy sanding.

 

[niall Y]

What a pleasure to see . Nice, honest and straightforward work.

 

[G S Haydon]

Thanks Guys

 

[peter-harrison]

Beautiful!