This is the best thing I have ever made.

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  • lovemachine

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    This is the best thing I have ever made. A stool made of walnut for my son.

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    Ballistix

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    A quick observation and question.

    If you took the time to fit the rungs into the splayed legs, why cut stenciled letters into a rectangle board and stick it on the side?

    You should have spent the time to mortise and tenon the name board into the legs with the matching angle. Much stronger, and a more professional appearance.
    What type of glue was used? It could potentially be disassembled and rebuilt with this method.

    Just trying to be helpful. You are close enough, I could do an engraved name, if you supply the wood.
    I could even fit it for you, but I'm sure you want it to be an heirloom piece made by dad.
     

    lovemachine

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    A quick observation and question.

    If you took the time to fit the rungs into the splayed legs, why cut stenciled letters into a rectangle board and stick it on the side?

    You should have spent the time to mortise and tenon the name board into the legs with the matching angle. Much stronger, and a more professional appearance.
    What type of glue was used? It could potentially be disassembled and rebuilt with this method.

    Just trying to be helpful. You are close enough, I could do an engraved name, if you supply the wood.
    I could even fit it for you, but I'm sure you want it to be an heirloom piece made by dad.

    The name plate is held onto the bottom of the stool using a backer board for support, which includes dowel rods that's holding everything together. This is the 3rd stool I have made using this method. The previous 2 stools have held up under much abuse for the last few years.

    I don't think my method makes the stool look unprofessional at all.

    I happen to like it the way it is.
     
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    chezuki

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    A quick observation and question.

    If you took the time to fit the rungs into the splayed legs, why cut stenciled letters into a rectangle board and stick it on the side?

    You should have spent the time to mortise and tenon the name board into the legs with the matching angle. Much stronger, and a more professional appearance.
    What type of glue was used? It could potentially be disassembled and rebuilt with this method.

    Just trying to be helpful. You are close enough, I could do an engraved name, if you supply the wood.
    I could even fit it for you, but I'm sure you want it to be an heirloom piece made by dad.

    Wow...
     

    Ballistix

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    Constructive criticism. Some people can't handle it.

    If you like it, well... I guess that's what matters.
    The name looks out of place... kind of like an after-thought. That's my opinion and that's all.

    There are so many options to improve the appearance.
     
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    Fargo

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    Constructive criticism. Some people can't handle it.

    If you like it, well... I guess that's what matters.
    The name looks out of place... kind of like an after-thought. That's my opinion and that's all.

    There are so many options to improve the appearance. Here's one...

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    Dude, he said he likes it as is. It isn't your project, your kid, or your business.
     

    churchmouse

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    Dude, he said he likes it as is. It isn't your project, your kid, or your business.

    Agreed.
    It has become obvious that some folks just can not help themselves.
    Enough criticism. This is not the place for it and that I have to ask this is just a bit off.
     
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