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I made 4 of these Steve in Marin folding stools last weekend and gave one to my granddaughter today. She was very proud of it and just called to tell me that she loves it and has figured out how to fold/unfold it by herself! My daughter sent me a pic of Ella and her new stool so thought I'd share. These are really simple and quick to build and are very sturdy. I just oiled it with mineral oil and then sealed over that with a couple coats of shellac. Pics #4 and5 show how it folds. I may have to get 'Ellie Mae' to model all my projects!

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A very useful build, always a plus to build something for Grand kids
 

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I see you've been busy, Doc. Nice work!
 

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Andy those look super, you are a busy guy in that shop. Looks like you have a happy table receiver. Keep the projects coming.
 

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Nice and sturdy stools Andy, and a Princess to sit on it. Thank you Grandpa
 

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That is one really cute grandaughter…and the table is mighty nice also. Looks like you are having fun.
 

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Nice job on the stool. It looks to be in good hands there with your sweet little granddaughter.

Did you adjust the size for the little ones?
 

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Very nice stool and the granddaughter looks like she love it.
 

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It is a great design. I have made them from kids stools up to card table size.
For cleaner appearance try screwing the top and stretchers on with counter sunk holes in the underside.
 

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Wow. That smile says it ALL. Nicely done.
 

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Oh yea. She is proud to show off Gramps projects. That looks so much better than those plastic ones. Very nice Andy
 

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Very nice stool and your grandaughter is almost as cute as my newest great-grandaughter. Thank you for
sharing.
 

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That's a great looking design, projects for people you're close to are always the best
 

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Beautiful and the stool looks good too! You have made someone happy.
 

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Plans available for this anywhere? I would like to give it a shot! Please message me!
 

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What a nice stool, and a great beaming smile on your model!
 

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clever stool design….

your granddaughter is a cutie
 

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Nice work Doc.

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Plans available for this anywhere? I would like to give it a shot! Please message me!

These plans have been available online for years. I've built several which my wife has used for fund-raising at some of her Garden Club events.
For those, I used mahogany, sapelle and other better woods.

Here's one place for plans:
http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-projects/folding-stool-plan.html

One place I saw these plans online years ago included a jig to make many of them consistently accurate.
I no longer know where that link is, or if it's still out there.

Enjoy
Gary
 

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You made one cute little grand daughter very happy .
Great looking stool and she will cherish it forever .
Nothing like making things for kids is there ?

Kiefer
 
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