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A three-legged stool from construction lumber. (imgur.com)

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This was inspired by a Rex Kruger video where he makes a stool from a single 2x4, and by Chris Schwarz's staked high stool.
Here's the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzZdFCSet48
And Lost Art Press seems to be down at the moment, but here's the link anyway:
https://blog.lostartpress.com/2017/04/11/download-plans-for-the-staked-high-stool/

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks great, I like it better than Rex and Chris'. I'm inspired to give this a shot...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

The material cost is so low and so easy to obtain. I did make sure I was getting Douglas Fir, though - not just generic SPF or whitewood or whatever most framing lumber at the big boxes is. In my area Home Depot only carries Douglas Fir in 2x6, 2x10, and 2x12 - all at different stores. Fortunately the one closest to me had 2x10s. And expect to sort through the rack for a clear board. Generally speaking, the wider the board, the clearer it is.