| Project by shannonag | posted 787 days ago | 1793 views | 15 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
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This stool was a first for me in the box joint department. I got the design and idea from the link below, another lumberjock, and used some leftover stock from making cutting boards. The top is sidegrain Hard Maple from 8/4 stock, and I cut strips to be 1” thick. The top measures 8”x13”. I used 4/4 stock Walnut for the legs which are 7” tall. I did use powertools and rushed the process so my stool is not nearly as impressive as the project below. I am posting this mostly to get some tips on using dado blades as I had a lot of chip-out which is on the underside of the stool (cleverly hidden…) out of view. I also wanted some tips on using box joints; as you can see from the pictures, each joint is a little different leaving unsightly gaps in places. I did check for warping before I cut the joints to match and everything was square. It could be my lame home made jig.
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dirtybandaid
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#1 posted 787 days ago
well done! I’m sure your kid will love it for a very long time. I really like the walnut wedges on the through tenon!
Matt
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#2 posted 787 days ago
That is very well done. I am going to have to make one of these.
chrisstef
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#3 posted 787 days ago
I really like the joinery on the stool .. the box joints and the wedged through tenon is a nice touch. Keep up the good work.
-- "there aren’t many hand tools as awe-inspiring as the #8 jointer. I mean, it just reeks of cast iron heft and hubris" - Smitty
Ken90712
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#4 posted 787 days ago
Nice work.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
TheDane
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#5 posted 787 days ago
shannonag—Am I correct in assuming you used a box-joint jig?
A backer board is a must for this kind of work … make sure the workpiece is solidly clamped to the jig with the backer board in between. Under most circumstances, that will eliminate tear-out. Another trick is to strike a line that matches the height of the cut across the grain on with a marking knife … that can also reduce chances of tear-out as it severs the grain at the point the blade will exit the piece.
—Gerry
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twokidsnosleep
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#6 posted 787 days ago
I really like the style of this..wood selection, joinery and shape
Well done!
-- Scott "Some days you are the big dog, some days you are the fire hydrant"
HokieMojo
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#7 posted 787 days ago
in addition to the backer board, make sure you also use a zero clearance insert. that might help too.
Bob A in NJ
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#8 posted 787 days ago
Wow, nice eye candy! Cool Stool!
-- Bob A in NJ
shannonag
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#9 posted 786 days ago
The Dane—Thanks for the advice, I had a backer board but now that I think about it, there was a cut in it larger than what I was cutting. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
HokieMojo—Yes I definitely need a tighter insert.
Thanks for the encouragement everyone!
Michelle C
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#10 posted 779 days ago
That is just so adorable and cute..
sorry had a mom moment when I saw that.
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