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   ckstuart | Apr 10, 2006 09:26pm | #1

   Buzzsaw ~ I have not designed or built my own bar stools, but I ran across an article searching for ideas for a step stool for my 2 year old which you may be interested in; it was in Fine Woodworking #69. Gary Rogowski designed and built an interesting stool. The article was titled "Building a Stool."

   CK

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 10, 2006 09:34pm | #2

   Thanks.  I'll check it out...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   steffcat | Apr 11, 2006 05:43am | #3

   Buzzsaw- David Marks did an oak barstool once a long time ago. You can go to his website and hit on the TV bar. It is episode 112. I think you can buy the plans or wait till it airs on DIY and tape it. Hope this helps.

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 11, 2006 03:04pm | #4

   Thanks.  I'll check it out...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   BiotechBill | Apr 11, 2006 03:49pm | #5

   Buzz,

   I have done a fair number of windsor style, 3 legged shop stools that are great (I'll post if you are interested). Here is one I designed specifically for my 70 year old mother-in-law to use in the kitchen. The 4th leg was added for stability. Cherry seat that was hand carved (I've done similar seats with a router jig recently) and turned maple legs and stretchers. I would not call them easy, but by the time you finish few, your skills will have improve significantly.

   Bill

   Powell hardwood Designs...

   Ph.D.

   
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   Buzzsaw | Apr 11, 2006 04:37pm | #6

   Very nice job.  I am more looking for bar stools that possibly have a curved back and arm rests. Thanks very much for your post...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   zak | Apr 11, 2006 09:26pm | #7

   This is probably not at all what you're looking for, but maybe someone will find these interesting- they're a couple barstools I made last summer, mostly out of steel from ATV shipping pallets, with a seat of western maple and various other scrap bits.  They were fun to build, and definitely unique.

   zak

   sorry for the larger picture. They're both the same

   
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   Buzzsaw | Apr 11, 2006 09:36pm | #8

   Zak,

     Those are cool. Obviously you possess some welding skills that I do not possess. Those are definitely unique but I'm shooting for all wooden stools. Thanks for your post.Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   John_D | Apr 11, 2006 10:40pm | #9

   Marks' show isn't on DIY any more.My goal is for my work to outlast me.  Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.

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   steffcat | Apr 12, 2006 06:16am | #10

   According to my TV it is on twice saturday. It is my understanding that he is not filming any new shows, but DIY is still showing re-runs. The episode that I was talking about is a re-run from season 1.

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   John_D | Apr 12, 2006 09:14am | #11

   I didn't think there were any last week.  I hope you're right and they'll be on from time to time.  I wrote to the network last week, and here's what they wrote back:

   Thank you for your interest in DIY--Do It Yourself Network. The change will continue through the end of June, but please feel free to contact us closer to that time and we will be glad to check the July schedule for updates.  In addition, I will forward your comments and concerns to the Programming Department for review. Keep watching DIY and/or visiting our web site for the information and ideas you need to pursue your passions, and please feel free to contact us again!!

   I hope I'm wrong and at least a few episodes will still air, because I really like the show too.My goal is for my work to outlast me.  Expect my joinery to get simpler as time goes by.

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   steffcat | Apr 12, 2006 09:27pm | #14

   According to my DirecTV channel guide, there will be an episode airing on Sat. the 15th at 6:30 pm. The episode is "Frame and panel Door," from the 2003 season. Sure wish he would have taped some new episodes, I found them to be quit inspiring.

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   mufti | Apr 12, 2006 12:35pm | #12

    

    

              Just a thought, but I always admired Tage Frid's three legged stool with backrest in his book 3 - furnituremaking. Plans in book.

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 12, 2006 02:14pm | #13

   Thanks for the info.  I will check out the book.Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   Patto | Apr 13, 2006 03:32am | #15

   Not backed, but I have seen these made from eucalyptus. nice stools if you are after a contemory look.

   http://www.dunstonedesign.com.au/gallery/chairs_stool/waterfall.htm

   dave

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   Buzzsaw | Apr 13, 2006 03:10pm | #16

   Thanks for your post.  I'm looking for something along these lines but maybe including arm rests.

    

    Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

   
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   Kaleo | Jun 10, 2007 12:04pm | #18

   I found it very funny that you found that website only because I just finished a 6 week class with the maker of those stools, Evan Dunstone.Anyways I no these are not what your looking for either Buzz but here is a stool that I just finished design and recently have sold a few sets of. I hope you all enjoy.Kaleo

   http://www.kalafinefurniture.blogspot.com

   
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   Patto | Jun 13, 2007 02:36am | #22

   I have met him on several occaisions at local shows and like his stuff. He also seems very successful at getting a good price for it - I think those stools go for about $800AU and he builds them in a production line.

   Rest of his stuf is OK also, how was the course?

   Dave

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   dduffett | Jun 10, 2007 05:34am | #17

   If you are still working on this project I hope you checked the articles written on line here at  "Fine Woodworking" or you can look at the book "Designing and Building Chairs" has an article written by Harriet Hodges.  This is where I got my information.  The pictures I attached (hope they made it) shows the ones I make out of white cedar logs with swivels, without swivels, leather seats, wood seats.   The trick is the angles of the tenons and mortises.

   
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   Buzzsaw | Jun 11, 2007 03:02pm | #19

   Thanks for the post but please resize your attachments first...Regards,

   Buzzsaw

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   dduffett | Jun 12, 2007 03:11am | #20

   still trying to figure out resizing pictures, sorry.

   
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   KiddervilleAcres | Jun 12, 2007 02:28pm | #21

   Download Irfanview to resize pics. Piece of cake!Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!