Make a round stool using handtools and the lathe. The legs are either octagon or round, but both are made using hand planes and spokeshaves. This is referred to as Welsh Stick construction and is a good introduction to making the Welsh Chair. They have no stretchers and range from 10’ to 15” in height. Low enough to sit or work so your hands are touching the ground.
MATERIALS: 2x6 hardwoods (cherry, ash, western maple, or similar woods)
PREREQUISITES: None (but will be easier if a beginner handtool class was previously taken)
TOOLS: woodturning lathe, hand tools, handplane, chisels, saws, spokeshave, traivsher, scorp and the power bandsaw are used
EXERCISE: Safe sequence of steps to take hardwood lumber and build a small 3 or 4 legged stool.
DURATION: 21 hours (6 sessions) Saturdays
Make a round stool using handtools and the lathe. The legs are either octagon or round, but both are made using hand planes and spokeshaves. This is referred to as Welsh Stick construction and is a good introduction to making the Welsh Chair. They have no stretchers and range from 10’ to 15” in height. Low enough to sit or work so your hands are touching the ground.
MATERIALS: 2x6 hardwoods (cherry, ash, western maple, or similar woods)
PREREQUISITES: None (but will be easier if a beginner handtool class was previously taken)
TOOLS: woodturning lathe, hand tools, handplane, chisels, saws, spokeshave, traivsher, scorp and the power bandsaw are used
EXERCISE: Safe sequence of steps to take hardwood lumber and build a small 3 or 4 legged stool.
DURATION: 21 hours (6 sessions) Saturdays
