Franklin Chair

Pretty cool. I am actually in the process of making one myself.

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

Thanks Gary.

I added the little “spurs” on the bottom of the legs, to help keep them aligned when closed. It does seem to help. They were sticky at first, but have become more smooth with time.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Looks great Bill. Nice job.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

I need to find the plans for one of these. They are so cool
Nice.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I really need to build one of these for my wife…she is constantly asking me to come in and get something down for her. She is only about 5’3”. Looks good Bill. good design.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

Bill,

This is a nice job and a very practical piece of furniture.

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

I like it. do you have a plan or sketchup ?

-- ..... art for lifes sake

they could use one of these at Lowe’s.
Rick and I had to run into the store for something and while he was searching for whatever it was, I stood by the safety – sunglasses display. Great display! Each style of glasses shown nicely for easy comparison. Each attached to a “zinger” as I call them, so you could try them on but they’d go back to their right spot. Each section of the display had its own mirror. Really well thought out. But, I couldn’t even see the hair on the top of my head, the mirror was “so high” and it wasn’t movable. So I don’t know what I looked like with my chosen pair on my face. Couldn’t see a thing. I guess they expect woodworkers to be well over 5’ high.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

It looks great. I have never seen one of these before I joined LJ. I want to build one for my kitchen. Can you point me to a plan?

-- Maplewood, MN

I bet there might be one of these in my shop soon….LOL I might use barrel hinges though, the piano hinge don’t look too comfy. Thanks for the post Bill and the pics are very clear too.

-- --Chuck

Excellent work – I really like it – very practicle

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

I’ve been looking for ideas on this converting stepping stool but I didn’t know what it was called. Great Project.

-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"

Thanks for all of the comments.

The plan I used was from “The Essential Pine Book” which is available through Amazon or the Lumberjocks store.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

That is a neat chair/ladder. Thanks for point out the book – I’ll have to check that out.

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

The book also has several more projects you might enjoy building, such as an outdoor planter bench, a sofa table, and even a blanket chest. There are 12 projects in total.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Nice variation on the chair. I was told by the guy that made this one, you have to have the ironing board on it to be a Franklin Chair. Got to keep Mrs Franklin busy.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com