Shop Stools from Old Rusty Fence Posts

[@PaskMakes]

My 7 Plan Bundle: paskmakes.com/the-pask-makes-7-woodworking-plans-bundle/ I've looked at these star pickets over the years and wondered what I could make from them and as I needed to make some shop stools, I thought they'd make interesting legs. :)

[@youtukang]

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[@marcusretaken72]

Thanks for extending the discount. I picked up the pack just now! Thank you for sharing your work with us!

[@youtukang]

@@marcusretaken72 hii sir 🙏🤝😊

[@DennisVeilleux-ll8im]

The author does like to from scratch, kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.

[@GradyChambless]

One thing I love about this channel is how you always show the jigs you've created as you go. It has helped me think more creatively about problem-solving in my own projects. Thank you for the great videos Pask!

[@MCLEO983]

Agreed

[@zacjohnson19]

I was about to comment the same thing.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Grady - glad you find the videos helpful! :)

[@mandyleeson1]

Fantastic Neil. They’d go for a bomb in one of those boutique home stores.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Mandy - glad you like them! :)

[@MartinEdwards26]

You beat me to it Mandy exactly what I thought as well.

[@peggyt1243]

@@PaskMakes The first paint colour is a boutique home colour.

[@mikehunt42069]

Looks fantastic, great use of what would've otherwise been scrap metal. I think the 2nd paint you chose was definitely the right decision.

[@youtukang]

Hello friend

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Mike! I wasn't completely happy with the first colour either. :)

[@th.l.7768]

For my part, I would have filled the holes with a little solder before sanding them. And since I like my comfort, I would have used a little foam and leather for the seat. In short, it would have looked more like bar chairs than workshop chairs. Since a few weeks, I added "Pask makes" to my playlist next to Jimmy Diresta, April Wilkerson, Jimbo’s garage, I like to make stuff, Handtool rescue, Olivier Verdier, Laura Kampf, Hassan Abu-Izmero, ... One thing I particularly appreciate in your work is your enthusiasm, the attention to detail, brilliant resourcefulness and simplicity in your way of expressing yourself which is highly appreciated for someone like me whose English is not the mother tongue. I wish you every success with your future projects. Cordial greetings from Belgium.

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

They look super cool! And the leg mounting jig helped me figure out how to assemble a table I'm making without having to rope a friend into holding the legs in place while I attach them. Thanks!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Andrew - glad that was helpful! :)

[@ValiantGarton]

Thank you, Neil. As a man who was raised on a farm as a boy, this makes me happy. This brings back memories of my dad making things and making do with what was at hand. It was from him I learned the skill of recycling and creating from scraps. You don't get anymore Australian country ingenuity than this. Black wattle and star pickets, both natives too. I miss my old man. Tears in my eyes now. Bloody hell, I haven't cried over him for years. Thanks again.

[@IanSmithKSP]

I really admire that you don’t leave anything undone. I know people who scoff at grinding their welds, or leave wood unsanded straight out of the planer. This is a bad habit and makes me embarrassed for them. But you never cut corners and so the things you make are always something that could be sold in a furniture store for top dollar.

[@mattbarker3613]

I'd paint the bottom few inches of the legs white to show off that they were fence posts. The colors would also match your pask makes logo. Great video 👍

[@barnabyjones8333]

Great stools Neil! I think the leg holes add character (less simple/boring). I would have added a second footrest, bc of the way guys sit. And, also rounded over the top edge of the seat. But, they're quite nice as they are.

[@keithgoldston2859]

I love the idea of using posts for legs it gives the old things a new job in the world the stools look great another great video and great craftsmanship thanks for the new ideas

[@Reducer]

I've always liked how surfaces look with a heavy bevel on the underside, makes things look a lot slimmer than they really are.

[@PaskMakes]

Absolutely Johan - looks more elegant! :)

[@twinwankel]

I would have put foot rests around the entire stool but they look nicely industrial. Good job.

[@RiccardoConturbia]

I agree, it’s the only thing I would have done differently

[@jerrymathis8470]

Stole the words out of my mouth

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Wally! When I was designing them, I thought about it but I really liked how they looked this way better. :)

[@philippboetcher9959]

@@PaskMakes yes, you made the right choice, looks much better!

[@rjgaynor8]

Agreed

[@miningsimple1924]

Leaving the holes helped keep some of its character

[@domward8352]

Thanks for another great video. They look really cool. I like the colour and keeping the holes is a nice nod to their original purpose. I love all of your videos. I think you commentary really makes a difference as I recently rewatched several of your early videos that had just background music. They were still great videos to watch but you commentary really makes one feel so much more involved. Well it does to me anyway. So thank you again. I've said this before that I love living my woodworking and metalworking dreams vicariously through you and others like you. As someone who is unable to do such things for safety reasons (I'm disabled), channels such as yours really are a wonderful thing. So thank you once again.

[@mikehardy7060]

Personally, I would have filled the holes, BUT better placed holes would have worked really well. Definitely needed a colour change, green, blue or red for a project like this one in my opinion. Another winner, always great content!

[@luvwud]

Nice job Neil. Green is a good workshop colour, leaving the holes looks better. You have made rustic rusty stools lol. Geoff

[@jjohnson2553]

I have to admit that with that first color they looked like they belonged in the beauty shop more than they did in the work shop. Nice bit of recycling.

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

Nice restoration job 👍

[@finnjones6594]

Looks great! Could we get a shop tour next?

[@johnjacop]

That work holding jig you make with those 2 scrap blocks of wood with a slot cut was really smart! Glad you left the holes, gives the stools character.

[@_bodgie]

I like the holes as they add a little bit of visual interest to a nicely designed stool. Given they're shed stools I'd probably patina them a little then slap on a bit of Penetrol.

[@TG-zd9de]

Great stool Mate. Was half expecting old tractor seats to be welded on top. The black wattle is nice though

[@jlarts]

For the holes on the legs, I would have either filled in or filed off the ones which have been partially cut through so to avoid anything getting snagged on them. Maybe it's paranoid of me but that's the main thing that comes to mind. Aesthetically speaking they look fine however.

[@baorozzo]

I would have done the same suggestion you exposed.

[@warrenmunn3224]

Scalloping them out as curved indents would have an aesthetically appealing result, like you the sharp corners catching on clothes. Catching the corner on your jeans as you stood up could cause you to land on your face and even more importantly, make you spill your beer. The closed holes are fine. Great re-use of the old Star-steel pickets.

[@TgWags69]

Same thoughts. Those partial holes can grab clothing causing a fall or slice a finger when moving them around. Just a quick debur and it'd be fine .

[@PaskMakes]

I thought about grinding the partial holes out but they really aren't too bad. I've ran my fingers up and down the inside of the legs and nothing feels too sharp, also being on the inside they shouldn't really be a problem. :)

[@benmckay5322]

I thought the same but in a visual way. The cut through holes attract my attention away from the whole object as they break the otherwise clean lines. In person it may be entirely negligible though as it disturbed my eye mainly in the close up shots during construction.

[@metabeard3788]

I love that your metal working bench has that kumiko pattern forever stenciled on it

[@LeavirtuS]

great work

[@robertbamford8266]

Over the top, as usual. For whatever reason, the leg tapers and the work to achieve them really caught my eye - as examples of your dedication to craftsmanship and “art”.

[@francischarboneau3793]

Loved the tip on placing the spacer on the miter saw so as not to bind the cut piece. I wish I would have seen that last week as I was cutting 2" dowels on my miter saw.

[@samanthadean1083]

Awesome job!!! I like the holes, personally! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@irritablearchitect]

Really like the green you chose for the final color, Neil.

[@jenksify]

Great job Neil. You know the saying about welding. A grinder and paint makes me the welder i ain't.

[@seai24]

Hi Neil, I Love it. I do Not Understand every Word you say, but your Projets are so fantastic. One day, I want to be like you. Working with Wood, Steal and so on. You are within the best on KZbin Thamks a lot and best greetings from Germany

[@martinm4961]

These have the feel of a throwback to a better time. When things were made to last decades.

[@florezescobar]

Pask has teached me to be spotless whenever I'm making the biggest or the smallest, the simplest or the most intricate

[@Mr2at]

Totally agree with leaving the holes. it shows they were something else before they were seats.

[@mathsangler]

A brilliant use of scrap parts to make something that's both attractive and useful. No need to over-beautify them. Perfect finish. The one lesson that stands out for me is the time and energy you put into the jigs. Time well-spent, and a lesson for life in general. Thanks Neil!

[@garrydeimert7397]

Mate, these stools are so cool, love your thought pattern with stops and jigs. I am well jealous of your shop and tools, so clean and big. Makes mine look like a matchbox. Nice toys. Would not Change anything, complete one offs.👍👍👍

[@mastheadmike]

Love them. Oh man they look great. Nice color. With your metal workshop fairly amazingly squared away, think you’ll ever get onto a “scrap metal challenge “ series?!

[@freirecristiane]

I would definitely have those in my house. Leaving the holes was a great idea!

[@youtukang]

Hii

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like them Cristiane! :)

[@Rsama60]

Really nice shop stools. And yes, the new color is better and of course - leave the holes open. That shows the fence post heritage.

[@Rouverius]

I love the classic industrial design. It brings up fond memories of the drafting stools we used in class. And with that t-bar and not folded sheet metal legs, I'm sure they're rock solid as well.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like them! Industrial design is something I really like too!

[@ianvicedomini2648]

They look cool Neil. All you need now is a drinks bar lol. Great video mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

Love 'em! And the holes just shows a bit of where the legs were made of... Adds a bit of character.

[@markvreeken]

Pretty flash for shop stools mate Very well done

[@LadyGecko]

I bought your plans as a gift for my son who’s getting into woodworking.

[@Leadvest]

That's a really appropriate use for the scrap, the odd angles would make designing anything around them difficult.

[@frozo12]

Nice neat job 👍🏻 It would be more convenient to make the ring all around for 2 reasons other than the main function which is to restrain the legs from spreading out. 1- Whatever angle the user will sit will find a foot rest. 2- you will be able to stack the stools on top of each other and save more space when not in use. 😉

[@wireworks616]

Great build. They really look nice.

[@salqat1]

Great idea of utilizing rusty pillars, and turning them into beautiful stools.

[@davidgrosvenor6685]

Not only are you the Wizard of Wood, you're the Maestro of Metal. Another cracking video.

[@Atariks]

Looks great - as always. My color of choice would have been a vibrant orange or dark green. And wooden pads on the feet to use it in the house too.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks - I like bright orange on furniture too! :)

[@goldenghostinc]

Bright orange would also contrast very vety nicely with the blue on the rest of the equipment. I would have chosen something like that, or the same blue as on the others. Tools need to be functional AND pleasing to the eye, and this color is just clashing to much for my taste 🙂

[@mrtimemaker]

Sure glad you guys are on our side!!

[@ericjohnson4768]

I like that you left the holes. Reminds you what it was made from. Cool.

[@AvroBus]

I think you showed us nearly every bit of kit in your workshop😁 Nice job!

[@Xtreme543]

Great design and sturdy as well!

[@seyyedamirir4977]

The green color definitely looks better. Good job.

[@VeretenoVids]

Very cool! I’ll confess that watching the sparks fly in this one was alternately terrifying and thrilling, kind of like when a good summer thunderstorm blows through.

[@veronica5896]

They look amazing! Great use of otherwise trash, and the second colour was the right decision.

[@williamellis8993]

Those are great, Neil. Definitely shop worthy and even home worthy. I would have taken the sharp edges off of the partial holes so the pooches don't get snagged on them. The other holes are fine. Color is good, too. Bill

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Bill - glad you liked them! :)

[@bobafetting6373]

These are great. The new colour is much more appropriate too - lovely. Only thing with the holes is that you’re likely to catch your trousers (or in your climate, bare leg skin ☀️☀️) on the ‘half holes’ which won’t be ideal. Fab project all round.

[@dsmasynergy]

Your tip about using a removable stop is brilliant!

[@HandyHelons]

Fab fab fab Fab FAB! I’d love these at a kitchen breakfast bar!

[@daneekaplan4284]

they are beautiful and I like the holes. It’s cool to remember where they came from. It’s quite a glow up from rusty fence post in the corner to the stool

[@beautifulsmall]

great tip on the end spacer when chop swingg.

[@riccardofioretti9743]

Awesome job as always, i personally would have gone for the rusty look.

[@DraconBS]

It's really nice to see Your job, I've really enjoyed that. As a welder I can tell You little advice: more voltage / less wire speed gives less grinding :). See you in the next one!

[@jayh8490]

those are great. They have an industrial look, but that seat adds just a little bit of fancy to the equation. love them, nice work

[@patrickdingman1521]

Fantastic way to recycle those fence posts and the color looks terrific! I also love all the jigs👍

[@hughchapman5319]

good to see how your workshop & processes have evolved over the years

[@DeafBSLBibleJesusCarpentry]

Love it. I like the colour the better than first one. It suits to your taste and workshop. I am sure your friends will like to sit on it when you invite them over to watch football at your place!

[@jamesinc87]

I have the same Dawn vice. Good Australian brand! You can still buy soft and hard jaws and magnetic inserts for them from Dawn.

[@jamesgyorko3850]

Beautiful use of recycled material. Great looking stools!

[@MadAsKiwi]

That's a brilliant use for old waratah's.. and the darker green does look more industrial. Thanks for sharing

[@CrosshairLunchbox]

Amazing! Definitely leave the holes, adds a rustic made-from-scratch look that all your items can enjoy.

[@mrtnsnp]

Exactly the right colour for use in a workshop.

[@robertst1218]

Since the foot rest is only on 1/3 of the circumference of the stool, it might be useful to trim the wooden seat above the foot rest so that the sitter's legs could be angled more directly down than first out and then down.

[@williampeppers812]

Really nice stools. I always appreciate your approach to making things. I'm good with the holes in the legs as it will be a reminder of what these where made from.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

I would definitely have kept the rust and patina and had that put under some clear coat or clear wax - wich is just a preference. The rest - fantastic as always. Lighthanded, matter-of-factly recycling with a very useful outcome - these things are as good, those could have been made by Pask .... oh , hold up ..... 😁

[@TheMatBas]

I would love to see them with weathering like you used on giant gears. Just to highlit little bit more that its from scrap ❤️

[@PaskMakes]

That was always the plan Matej but I decided I liked them as they were. :)

[@popsplace]

Always a great job Neil love you style and would look good in a bar, kitchen or garage. Nice work.

[@r0llinguphill483]

That bit about the stop and spacing is something that I would have had to learn from experience...after many fails.

[@jasonbailey9139]

On the holes, I'm really good at snagging my clothes on everything, so I likely would have done something about the open holes at the bottom near the footrest because guaranteed I would snag the cuff of my pants on it all the time...but I'd just make sure the opening was an obtuse angle by filing or grinding. I like that the holes give big hints as to what the legs were in a previous life. Excellently executed project as usual.

[@katsbreez]

Love them! Glad you kept the holes. Makes them even more unique.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job. This stool turned out very cool. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come. I am really likeing this. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Weld on. Fab on. Keep making. God bless.

[@DBKurtz5v]

Definitely leave the holes. It shows their heritage and your creativity and skill awesome work. Maybe as an extra challenge upholster them with a discarded couch. Something new and different.

[@Cerkre]

I would add some removable cushions but the wood looks amazing

[@christopherbiomass7155]

Nice green color. And when aged, you'll get an interesting two tone color scheme where the paint wears or chips.

[@WestHamBubbleBoy]

If someone said to me that using any old iron scrap metal and a couple of planks of wood would be turned into practical, useful objects, I would think them to be slightly bonkers or very clever. But with a bit of ingenuity, what and how you managed to obtain the end result turned out to be something quite remarkable. Great idea, fella. They look so cool they could be used in the home, not just the workshop. 10/10 If I had made those stools I may have added a small backrest, just to see what it would look like. Say about 15 or 20cm high and wide enough to fit the small of your back. Then placed perfectly to show the correct position to sit on and take advantage of the added foot rest. Perhaps that's just my OCD kicking in but what if... I wonder, what other beauties have you in mind for us as I goggle your channel further?

[@andrewthemorley]

Great idea! Know a lot of folks with rusty star pickets floating about.

[@willvenable4274]

Pask Makes is the literal gold standard for maker videos on KZbin. They’re are always so well done and the things he makes are always insanely beautiful. This channel has been such an inspiration to me to go out and do things. Man I love it!

[@roostercogburn7099]

Nice idea and work as usual. You're very talented. Thanks for sharing

[@dana3155]

As always, top notch project and video. With regard to should you fill the holes or not, that's an artistic choice. However, the partial holes should be filled or ground down such that there are no sharp edges for safety.

[@RickMeasham]

Love em. The holes pay honest tribute to their industrial origins.

[@kevinmorin7965]

great use of fence posts! nice execution, as always and tapering made the design really stand out- your designs often lead to the fine level of your end products. Thanks for posting. For a machine base table - taper cut the four sides of a 4" or 5" square steel tube and make those legs in the same kind of tapered design. Then cut four 'angles' of the same stock along the central median as the 'top frame' sides/ Butt the tapered legs to the 'rounded' square top frame of a sturdy and very elegant spread legged design from square stock steel.

[@NjalLaing]

Really nice job. I wouldn't have bothered with rotory file on welds. The holes in the legs are great, makes more noticeable that they from waratahs. I like other color underneath cause when they get scraped it looks like they repainted over the years.

[@robco6997]

Cracking job Pask.

[@eyuptony]

Super job they look really effective.

[@Ereaes]

Looks great, most of our fence posts are a few shades darker so I'd probably try to match them. I like the project and just goes to show how you can turn even the "scrap" into a functional product.

[@sapelesteve]

Great idea and use of material Neil! They turned out looking really nice. 👍👍