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shaker step stool

Project by GMoney posted 646 days ago 526 views 2 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

cherry, mostly accurate reproduction, the arch is a bit larger than the original. 3 coats oil, sanded to 800 grit.

-- Greg, CT


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GaryK

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posted 646 days ago

Very nice! I like the step supports.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Bob A in NJ

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posted 646 days ago

Very elegant, looks good enough to come from Ethan Allan, I love it!

-- Bob A in NJ

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Scott Bryan

20744 posts in 719 days


posted 646 days ago

Very nice!!!! Cherry is my favorite wood with which to work. This one has such a nice patina to it.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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DaveBaker

21 posts in 649 days


posted 646 days ago

Very nice stool. I love shaker design and like Scott said, cheryy was a great choice for the material.

-- Upstate New York -- Do what you love and never work a day in your life.

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RobH

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posted 646 days ago

I love Shaker furniture. The simplistic nature really appeals to me. I had to go out and buy some Shaker music for playing in the shop when I am working on Shaker pieces. If everyone followed the “Hands to work and hearts to God” principal of the Shakers, we would have no worries about things we buy being destroyed so easily.

You obviously have a great deal of pride in your work. Keep up the great work!

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

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Bradford

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posted 646 days ago

Very appealing piece. I agree with Rob.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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CharlieM1958

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posted 646 days ago

Beautiful design, gorgeous wood, great finish. What else can I say?

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Dorje

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posted 646 days ago

I love the cherry and the piece overall…how’s this all joined up?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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cajunpen

5968 posts in 963 days


posted 646 days ago

Great looking step stool. The cherry is really nice, the design is nice – the stool is nice – good job.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Critterman

546 posts in 707 days


posted 646 days ago

Those joints/dovetails look perfect and the finish is outstanding. Exceptionally good. Nice work.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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roman

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posted 646 days ago

I like it, nice, simple lines, simple joinery,...........love it.

Would make a for a nice plant stand too

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

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GMoney

147 posts in 701 days


posted 641 days ago

the steps and cross members are nailed, as were many shaker pieces. the half d-t’s add mechanical strength.

-- Greg, CT

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Dusty56

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posted 479 days ago

what’s a nail ? LOL Great piece of Shaker furniture…Gotta love Cherry : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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