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Thirty five years ago I built two of these for my son and daughter to aid in reaching the sink to wash up, brush teeth, etc. Of course they were used as a chair too. They got a kick out of having their own personnel chair. I still have one of the original ones, pic 5, left. So as my grandson at 2 1/2 years is learning to wash his own hands, my son says it's time to give him back the chair to use. Well grandpa had to make a new one for their house and my wife and I will use the original one here when we babysit. Besides I was using it in my shop for the last 25 years as a step-stool myself. This one is made of wormy Maple and also has a few esthetic improvements. Finished with poly.
I will give it to my grandson at Christmas.
Thanks for looking.

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What a nice gift Dave !!! And one that will last through the years. nice work buddy !!!
 

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First of all, you chose wonderfull piece of wood with spalted details. Very unique design of the stool. I had some for my kids too (I didn't make them).
 

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Looking good Dave.
Just what he needs.

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Nice job, Dave. You're continuing to be one of Santa's best helpers!
 

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Great little step stool and story Dave. Looks like you're in round 2 now that your grandson has turned 2 1/2. I'm sure he will pass his new stool on as well.
 

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Built a few of these myself DoubleD. You did an excellent job on these! Nice.

(I routed their names in the top cross member and that really helped when it came to "Who's is who's".)
 

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Thanks Stelios. It will be interesting if this one is around as long as the originals.

Ivan, the ones I made for my kids were made out of pine. My grandson must rate since his is wormy maple. No favoritism there right? Haha

Thanks Bob. It's good for us too since we don't have to hold him up to reach. My back will be grateful.

Dave, I'm sure I'm not fast enough to work in Santa's shop. I wish he would stop by and give me a few pointers. LOL.

Thanks Tony. I would like to see it passed on or for him to build one for his own kids. You know things aren't around long with today's throw away world.

Dorald, thanks for commenting. I keep thinking about routing his name. I still have a few woodworking days left before Christmas, we'll see.
 

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Great wormy Maple stool.
 

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That is awesome. Thanks for sharing and great job buddy
 

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Way to go GrandPa Santa! Nice job. I'm sure he'll love it!
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What a wonderful Christmas gift Dave. Not only is it a gift, but a story about his grandpa!!
 

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Really Nice Dave. And I love the story! Nothing like a project that stands the test of time. Awesome job Santa!
 

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Great combo chair/stool. That will be a family heirloom!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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Beautiful Dave, he's got a story to tell when he grows up.
 

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Awesome Dave!
 

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Thanks drewpy and hoss.

Joe, thanks. It looks like I'll be playing the Santa this year. I better check the list twice.

Thanks Lee.t will be a story about my son and grandson and me. That is a good story.

Thanks Jeff. This one should last 100 years Plus. As long as it doesn't get thrown away.

I hope so Jim. But with the younger generation, it will be a test.

Thanks Jerry. I hope I'm still around to tell the story.

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nice dave I'm sure the little guys gonna love the lift.
 

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Nice job Dave !
A proven design that lasted all these years and the new one should last as well and I hope will be treasured down the road .

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Great story and great project. Well done !
 
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