My Very First Attempt at Making This Three Leg Stool From Pine

[@forbol]

It's a beautiful little stool. Wedges should be set perpendicular to grain direction. When installed parallel with grain they have a tendency to split the wood along the grain. I found this out the hard way. Prototyping is how we learn.

[@andrewmccarn]

Exactly! This was the second time I’ve ever made through tenons so still learning & that’s also why I went with pine. Was just going to be a shop stool anyways and more of learning experience than a finished product but I am still happy with how it went!

[@roweric]

I was confused until i realized you meant perpendicular to the grain of the seat blank. thanks for tip!

[@zanebeegle6825]

Great project!👍😁

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!

[@MarykateMcCarn]

That stool came out great! My favorite part is definitely your face at 10:43 haha

[@andrewmccarn]

That was a close call! 😅

[@annlaurie1484]

Beautiful job, well done. 😊

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Ann!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great job, Andrew. The still looks great and will, I’m sure, find a lot of use there in the shop. I really like the straight tung oil finish as well.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I’m already enjoying having it in there. My first instinct was to go with the Tung oil but I had to be different lol next time I’ll learn to trust my gut. Would’ve saved me a days worth of sanding lol

[@Cdspirit07]

Nice work man keep up

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks buddy!

[@tearemsturnings8750]

Awesome project Andrew

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate that!

[@halmartin7668]

GREAT Job!!

[@OhanaAinaWoodworks]

Well done.

[@brucecomerford]

Thanks mate. Great job.

[@hugoramos3113]

What a good idea how to make the holes in the seat. Well done!

[@andrewmccarn]

Through tenons are awesome! One of my favorite styles of joinery. Thanks for the comment!

[@miguelsermeno8200]

Cool project, looking to tackle something like this soon. One recommendation on the holes for the tenons, is to recess a larger hole about 1/4-1/2” (depending on the leg angles) so the top leg tenon can sit inside and appear flush and not show around the edges. Hope that makes sense. Cheers!

[@andrewmccarn]

It does! I have seen that done before & I have also seen where people curve the leg into the tenon so there is no separation. I plan to give that a shot next time for sure because that part is noticeable. I appreciate the suggestion!

[@markchoitz443]

well done on the stool, I have wanted to try one for a while now.

[@andrewmccarn]

I recommend giving it a go! I was a little hesitant at first but once I got in the grove it wasn't too bad. I think all the angled drilling was what made me nervous but my drill press jig helped with that

[@William_Kenny]

Super nice well done 👍

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!!

[@SMcCaskill]

Good quality craftsmanship!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!

[@steveng6269]

nice job. Im going to make a coupe for the first time! Thanks

[@andrewmccarn]

Have fun! Its a cool project to try out!

[@nix8960]

Awesome, thx a bunch

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you for commenting!

[@jpwoodwork]

Awesome buddy

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank ya!

[@grandmasteryoda5485]

great job. note: if you have to put clamps for the strechers then you are doing something wrong ,you see a strecher should be longer than the gap between the legs meaning that when you install it in place it streches the legs apart by 1/4 " which gives the chair the rigidity it needs and eliminates the need for clamps. this is where it gets its name from and this is how authentic windsor chairs are made.

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate the info! This style of work is definitely something I am working on and still have a ton to learn.

[@FenMan1985]

Great job, as always! I'm wondering about the strength of this particular combination of support pieces. If you would use three pieces to connect two legs each (forming a triangle at the base), would it be stronger? Or is the one you build a better / stronger option?

[@andrewmccarn]

I think both styles are pretty strong! I have seen this style & the triangle style used by commercial furniture makers so I would assume they would both hold up. This stool will be getting a lot of use so I will know for sure either way! lol

[@steveng6269]

what is the angle of the jig you made to drill the holes in the seat? And is there a formula or plan for where the holes for the legs and the length of the supports go?

[@andrewmccarn]

I cant remember off the top of my head but I want to say 12 degrees was the angle. and for everything else I honestly just made it as I went. I focused on the legs first and then once they were all done, dry fit them with the top and then measured everything else out.

[@blakeolson7869]

What angle did you drill your seat holes at?

[@andrewmccarn]

Sorry I am just now getting back to you but these were done at 12 degrees!

[@HurdCrafters]

Awesome job! I’ve been wanting to make some of these…. What is the diameter of the seat?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I went with 14" but I may would go a tad smaller or either adjust the foot rest height because it seems to push into my thighs a little more than I would like. I would probably adjust the foot rest first to see if that would help.

[@HurdCrafters]

@@andrewmccarn You’re welcome!That’s good to know. My lathe max is 12 1/2 so maybe i can make one… i have a ton of scraps the need put to use so hopefully this weekend!