Ball & Claw Stool

You should be proud of your effort…because you’ve learned from your mistakes…something I can’t see from your pictures. It’s very easy to be hypercritical of one’s own work. For a first attempt, and I’m no expert, you’ve done a fantastic job.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

I’d say you did an excellant job! I’m not sure about the foot being stained so much darker then the rest, but the actual building and carving is superb.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

Wow, Lou, this is great. I’ve been experimenting craving ball and claw feet on scrap pieces and having a real tough time of it. These look terrific. Very well done!

-- Bob A in NJ

looks good to me, if there are mistakes they are probably slight.
fabulous work for your first one.
great post

-- Junior -Quality is never an accident-it is the reward for the effort involved.

Thanks Guys. I did go heavy on the foot with the stain and it was tuff trying to get it out so I left it. Bob I got most of my info from a video by Phil Lowe “Carve a Ball & Claw Foot” well worth what ever I paid. I wish I could take one of his classes. Thanks again guys for the kind words

Great work Lou, nice job on the carvings.

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

Nice job Lou!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Great first attempt, looks really good. You can always reupholster later.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Hey Lou
Thats a super stool and cool feet

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

WOW !! Nice job on a first try. I love these style legs, they’re so cool.

Lisa

-- Imagination rules the world. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~ http://quiltedwood.com

Very well done!!

-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon

Well done Lou!

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

I am imperessed, that is a great job.

-- Every cloud has a silver lining

“I also made a feeble attempt at upholstering and that did not go well.”

I think what you ment to say was: “As you can see from the photos, the upholstering came out particularly nice”

It may not be exactly as you had envisioned, but it’s the best looking ball and claw footstool I’ve ever seen!

Very nice craftsmanship. I really like the ball and claw. I don’t think I would have the patience to carve one, and then have to carve three more to match! It looks great.