Step Stool for My Kids

Nice work Eric. This is very close to what I am building for my wife to aid her in getting in and out of bed. I was thinking of using two braces let into the sides but your wedged tenon is giving me second thoughts. Thanks for the post and new ideas.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

That’s a pretty cool stool. The dovetails and wedged tenons add nice detail to the simple lines.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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. :)

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

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

Nice build Eric and thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

looks great Eric! thanks for the post

that thing just looks NICE! can’t imagine this coming out of a pallet…!

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Here’s what the wood came from:

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

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.

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

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

Very nice Eric!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Looks great! Clean lines, excellent joinery. I’m sure your stool will last for a long time.

-- Paul, Texas

Very nice project, you did very good. Be proud. The little girl looks like she is.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

love it when trash becomes treasure

-- making sawdust....

Nice Eric! I enjoyed the journey. Thanks for sharing.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

This came out great Eric! Your handcut joinery looks sharp!

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

woo hoo.. cool stool Eric. the smile says it all ;)

-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka

Hand tools rule! Nice job Eric!

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

Great job. Good luck in the contest.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python