173 – Sitting Bench Step Stool Preview

Video - May 16, 2012

While I was in the shop yesterday, I took a few video clips using my phone. My intention was to simply upload these to various social networking sites (which I did). But then I realized that it might be nice to put all three videos together as a little preview of an upcoming project: The Child’s Sitting Bench. I guess you might call it a step-stool too, but I like the shorter title.

I am just now working out the details but you can expect this project to be released early this summer. It should be a fun little project with a few unexpected challenges here and there including curves, angles, and angled tenons.

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Keggers May 16, 2012 12:50 pm

Looks like a great project. I’m looking forward to the video!

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Jeremy Scuteri May 16, 2012 4:13 pm

I have noticed this project in the intro to your older videos and I always liked it. Looking forward to it.

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Joe May 17, 2012 6:54 pm

Marc,

What’s the material towards the end of the video that you are using for your templates?

Thanks,

Joe

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- thewoodwhisperer May 17, 2012 7:35 pm
  
  1/4″ MDF
  
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Dmc May 17, 2012 10:15 pm

I’m looking forward to your video and making this bench for a Buddies little girl.
Thanks for all your work
DMC

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Woodscreamer May 18, 2012 4:50 am

I ignored the motion sickness warning and got sick watching the video! I like the stool a lot!

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Doug B. May 18, 2012 7:47 am

Always wanted to make a nice little bench like this. Looking forward to improving my skills with your vids.
Thanks

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Carl Olsen May 18, 2012 11:39 am

Quick question, how think is the seat ? I just got some 8/4 and 6/4 and 4/4 Im curious what you used.

Thanks !

Carl

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Carl Olsen May 18, 2012 11:39 am

That would be thick :)

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S.Wellington May 18, 2012 6:21 pm

Cool! Look forward to this build! When are you going to start? I need a stool like that! Early Summer you say?

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- thewoodwhisperer May 18, 2012 9:43 pm
  
  Im starting now. Videos will probably come out mid to late June.
  
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tom May 18, 2012 7:01 pm

it looks like a simple project with nice details, I am actually more interested in the process of copying an object and how it can be applied to anything you might want to duplicate, maybe you could do another similar project but where you only have a picture and some kind of scale reference to go by

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- thewoodwhisperer May 18, 2012 9:42 pm
  
  I actually did something like that way back in the Arts & Crafts table series. Worth checking out.
  
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Pagel May 19, 2012 1:54 pm

Creating the illusion of curvatures while maintaining square reference surfaces should be very useful. I’m really looking forward to this project!

Note: taking Dramamine before watching the video helps – it’s a fun ride…

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Paul Gelburd May 23, 2012 8:27 pm

Glad you’re doing this. In fact, I noticed your step stool from earlier videos and asked you about it ~4-6 months ago. I’ve just about completed mine – at the finishing stage. Used the bandsaw to cut the seat curve and glued the cut-out to the underside to really accentuate the curve. The mortises went in without a problem using the jig from the adirondack chair build. It is supremely satisfying when I can reuse skills, jigs and techniques. Thanks.

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Robert May 23, 2012 8:54 pm

This looks great. I really hope you have a version with a through tenon into the seat because I have been trying to figure out a few options myself. I think it would be a great alternative, add a wedge like the Thomas Moser stuff and we could have an all wood no screws project.

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Fred Taub December 20, 2012 11:43 am

Remember that jig you made to flatten the top of your workbench? Well, if you curve the sides of that you make a jig to cut the bottom of the seat for this chair using a router.

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- thewoodwhisperer December 20, 2012 11:49 am
  
  Definitely one way to go, although I think the bandsaw is pretty fast and easy for a simple curve like this one.
  
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173 – Sitting Bench Step Stool Preview

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