| Project by Eric | posted 07-29-2008 08:04 AM | 4971 views | 6 times favorited | 18 comments |  |
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My buddy found a mattress “pallet” (pine?) from an Ikea bed (see the pic here) discarded on the side of the road, and passed it on to me. I was happy to take the opportunity to make something out of a wood that wasn’t a tropical hardwood (about all I can find here that’s reasonably priced). The wedges for the tenons are from scrap hardwood that came off an old cabinet.
So here it is. This one was a “speedy” project, only taking me about 40 days as opposed to six months for my last one. The stool was made entirely with hand tools. I finished the box with a couple coats of BLO/varnish/spirits, followed by a couple more coats of varnish/spirits. You can read about the building of this stool in my blog series here on LumberJocks.
I in no way expect to come close to winning the “One Man’s Junk” contest, but I am very proud to have come so far as to actually have an entry! As all the Miss America losing contestants say, “It’s just an honor to be here.”
Tools used: ryoba saw, coping saw, Stanley #4 plane, spokeshave, cabinet scraper, chisels, combination square, and a carving chisel (to accentuate the lines in between boards).
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
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Russel
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#1 posted 07-29-2008 11:48 AM
That’s a pretty cool stool. The dovetails and wedged tenons add nice detail to the simple lines.
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Scott Bryan
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#2 posted 07-29-2008 11:54 AM
This turned out pretty nice, Eric. You have a nice entry into the contest as well.
Well done. By the way it looks as if you have a satisfied client. :)
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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#3 posted 07-29-2008 12:30 PM
A beautiful stool for a beautiful little girl.
A very nice finish, & great craftsmanship.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
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#4 posted 07-29-2008 12:38 PM
Nice build Eric and thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
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#5 posted 07-29-2008 02:44 PM
looks great Eric! thanks for the post
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#6 posted 07-29-2008 02:58 PM
that thing just looks NICE! can’t imagine this coming out of a pallet…!
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Eric
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#7 posted 07-29-2008 04:55 PM
Here’s what the wood came from:
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
Dominic Vanacora
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#8 posted 07-29-2008 05:03 PM
Well here we go again, every time I look at the stool I make I’ll be thinking of your’s. Nice reuse of lumber and a great project and your child will have it until the end of time. I hope you signed it. This will be around for a long long time. Very nice.
PS
Did you have to make it all with hand tools. Now I really feel bad.
Oh well some of us have it and some don’t.
-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.
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#9 posted 07-29-2008 06:47 PM
You definitely have it Eric!
Nice job on a fun looking project.
BTW, I think Im going on close to a year on my current project LOL. Plus 17 blog entries.
But once I am done figuring out all the design elements I’ll have them tucked under my belt for my next project.
Thanks
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#10 posted 07-29-2008 07:00 PM
Very nice Eric!
-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †
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#11 posted 07-29-2008 07:10 PM
Looks great! Clean lines, excellent joinery. I’m sure your stool will last for a long time.
-- Paul, Texas
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#12 posted 07-29-2008 09:46 PM
Very nice project, you did very good. Be proud. The little girl looks like she is.
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#13 posted 07-29-2008 09:49 PM
love it when trash becomes treasure
-- making sawdust....
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#14 posted 07-29-2008 10:58 PM
Nice Eric! I enjoyed the journey. Thanks for sharing.
-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX
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#15 posted 07-29-2008 11:09 PM
This came out great Eric! Your handcut joinery looks sharp!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
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