Popular Post Prostheta Posted June 2, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I whipped together a couple of Stickley/Greene & Greene style stools for the house. Nothing amazing; Sapele and Ebony with a Tru-Oil finish. The upholstery is a traditional style of slip cushion made over a Birch frame, Jute webbing, foam padding, batting, muslin cover and finally a really nice semi-aniline leather over the top. This was all tensioned so the seat feels firm with consistency rather than floppy and empty. Really pleased with how the precise joinery and detailing came together with light 2,5° angles, curves and planes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 You do make some quality furniture. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 A nice stool indeed! I'd like to have one built for playing guitar in a sitting position... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 We thought along the exact same lines! I've still got the templates. I might make one more if I'm able, and put a guitar stand on one side. They're a great height for playing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 Better photos: Even though the design is relatively simple, some of the details were a trick. Each side is raked 2,5 degrees from the vertical, so the ends of the upper and lower rails need to be cut cleanly and accurately to that so as not to be gappy. The raised cloud lift detail of the upper rail required 3mm of material to be cut from the entire face of the component. It seems a simple operation, but without the right approach can look sloppy. The same applies to the ends of the legs (both with compound 2,5/2,5 degree faces) where the 19mm upper radii blends out from the corners. With it not being 90 degrees, it can't be done as a simple roundover. The diagonal braces supporting the seat inside the frame are also cut with compoung 45/2,5 degree ends to be gap-free. I enjoy making these sorts of things to practice precision and problem-solving. I think if I do get the chance to make another, some sort of cutout with leather padding and lower bout supports for a guitar would be very cool. Hell, I think the number of people that own guitars these days (especially in Finland) would appreciate this sort of functional furniture. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Prostheta said: ......I enjoy making these sorts of things to practice precision and problem-solving.... What a Stirling idea, I tend to do that while I'm making guitars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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