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   mufti | Mar 15, 2006 12:49am | #1

    

               Your mention of Tage Frid may mean you are recalling his three legged stools with dovetailed backrest and handhold as shown in his book 3 T F Teaches Woodworking, 1985 Taunton Press!

               Library may be best source. Hope this helps. 

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   byhammerandhand | Mar 15, 2006 04:20am | #2

   Can't help with the article, but I've made a couple like this. It's not what you're thinking of, is it?

   http://www.cohassetcolonials.com/cart/detailed_item_listing/431/87

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   joerabbi | Mar 15, 2006 09:43pm | #3

   Actually, it is very similar. As I like to say, it is exactly the same only different.It is precisely this type of step. The design was a bit different. I had started my design and rough cut come of my lumber, however, after seeing this I am thinking of making a few changes to the design. Thanks for the response, you have given me some ideas. I was concerned that my design was too klunky. By modifying this I think it will look great.Thanks,
   Joe

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   byhammerandhand | Mar 16, 2006 02:09am | #4

   A photo with major dimensions goes a long way. Sorry I can't remember the source of the plan I used, but that was 20+ years ago. Mine did not have the little loop around back of the upright part, but it just became one of the dovetails with it's long taper.

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   BG | Mar 19, 2006 01:49pm | #6

   joerabbi,
   I made a few for family which have been received quite well. They are used in the kitchen to reach the higher cabinet shelves. The depth is 13" and the width is 14"...the height of the step most liked is 5". I've integrated a turned handle (36" long)into the base.
   The dimensions provide a solid base for both feet and butts up against the counter top. The step up is easy to handle. I made it as light and strong as possible.

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   Gnome | Mar 18, 2006 02:58pm | #5

   What you describe seems to be a "pouting chair". It was actually a step stool with a tall back with a slot cut into it to serve as a handle. These served double duty for naughty children to sit in for time outs, hence the name. An example with working drawings may be found in "American Country Furniture" by David T. Smith. Rodale Press. Try your local library. I bought my copy at a flea market and it is loaded with a wide range of projects with step by step detailed drawings.

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   Deano | Mar 26, 2006 03:53am | #7

   Here is a list of magazines/books that contain references to a chair

   AMERICAN WOODWORKER No.38 WOOD & CANVAS CONTEMPORARY CHAIR AMERICAN WOODWORKER No.50 LOW BACK WINDSOR CHAIR CLASSIC AMERICAN FURNITUE CHILDS CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK LADDER BACK CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK POUTING CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK CHAIR TABLE COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK SHAKER CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK ELDER'S CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK ARMCHAIR ROCKERS COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK STRAIGHT BACK CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK LOW BACK CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK WEAVER'S CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK CHILDREN'S ROCKING CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK HEART ROCKING CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK WINGED ROCKING CHAIR COUNTRY FURNITURE BOOK RUGGED CHAIR D-I-Y WOOD PLANS & PROJECTS SPRG 93 SLING CHAIR DO-IT-YOURSELF WOOD No.2 1991 MODULAR TABLE & CHAIRS DO-IT-YOURSELF WOOD No.2 1991 CHAIR & PULL OUT STOOLS DO-IT-YOURSELF WOOD No.2 1991 PORTABLE CHAIR & OTTOMAN FINE WOODWORKING No.101 MORRIS CHAIR FINE WOODWORKING No.107 3 SLAT CHAIR FINE WOODWORKING No.109 BOWBACK WINDSOR CHAIR FINE WOODWORKING No.94 HIGH CHAIR LATCHING MECHANISM GREAT AMERICAN FURNITURE SPRING 2002 MORRIS CHAIR GREAT AMERICAN FURNITURE SPRING 2002 EASTWOOD STYLE CHAIR NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP #2 SHAKER LADDERBACK CHAIR POPULAR WOODWORKING No.65 MORRIS-STYLE CHAIR POPULAR WOODWORKING No.73 CHILD'S HIGH CHAIR POPULAR WOODWORKING No.74 CHILDS ROCKING CHAIR SUNSET BASIC WOODWORKING BOOK INFORMAL SIDE CHAIR WOOD LARGE FURNITURE BOOK OAK DINING TABLE & CHAIRS WOOD LARGE FURNITURE BOOK TEAK DIRECTORS CHAIR WOOD No.10 SOLID OAK DINING CHAIR WOOD No.112 MISSION MORRIS CHAIR WOOD No.115 Morris chair update for #112 WOOD No.30 SHAKER LADDERBACK CHAIR WOOD No.51 HIGH CHAIR WOOD No.60 OAK CHAIRS WOOD No.66 TEDDY BEAR CHAIR WOOD PROJECTS & PATTERNS FALL 1991 POUTING CHAIR WOODSMITH No.67 HIGHCHAIR WOODSMITH No.84 OAK ROCKING CHAIR WOODWORKER NOV/DEC 1993 BOW BACK WINDSOR CHAIR PART 2 WOODWORKER SEPT/OCT 1993 BOW BACK WINDSOR CHAIR WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL VOL. 10 No.4 SHAKER SLAT-BACK SIDE CHAIR WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL VOL.19 No.3 BREAKFAST TABLE & CHAIRS WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL VOL.21 No.5 CONTEMPORARY DINING CHAIR WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL VOL.26 No.1 CANADIAN LADDERBACK CHAIR WORKBENCH JULY 1993 ADIRONDACK STYLED INDOOR CHAIR WOOD BINDER 4 MISSION ARM CHAIR WOOD BINDER 4 CEDAR CHAIR AND OTTOMAN WOOD BINDER 4 ARMLESS ROCKING CHAIR