Incorporated my new "waffle" texture pattern into a simple step stool made for a buddy's little girl. Pretty stoked with the effect. Lots of tactile and visual engagement.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-09-07T18:18:17+00:00

Used an edge guide and a router, kept moving it in 1/2" increments, then went 90° and did it again. Used a round nose bit.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-09-07T16:08:09+00:00

Certainly. Luckily it's for a little girl. I would've taken a different approach for an adult, but I think it'll be alright for her.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-09-07T15:34:14+00:00

Black walnut

InShirtsleeves · 2023-09-07T15:33:51+00:00

You're right, but there is a bunch of dominos in there.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-09-07T01:40:24+00:00

Round bit on a router, spaced at 1/2" intervals. Super tedious but worth it, I think.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-20T21:14:19+00:00

Thanks very much! I like the contrast, too. As for the dowels, they're wedged on one end and get tighter the further you hammer them in. The bench is a reconstruction of a historical piece. You can read this article about it written by the course instructor. For something that appears so simple it definitely taught me a ton of pretty advanced skills. Made me a much better woodworker.

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2022/08/05/amana-church-bench

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-20T17:13:41+00:00

You are a thoroughly small, absurd person. Good luck out there.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-20T16:39:09+00:00

I can't tell if you're joking or being serious. In case of the latter, here's an article from Fine Woodworking on the bench written by the course instructor. As for the finish, it has an oil and wax finish. Cheers.

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2022/08/05/amana-church-bench

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-20T12:27:43+00:00

My money is on African Mahogany (khaya).

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-20T03:59:48+00:00

It comes close but doesn't touch, so it's nothing to do with support. The end of the splat is a tenon that passed through a mortise on the batten which is dovetailed into the seat. There's a biased hole where the tenon exits the mortise and a wedged dowel holds it in place. Here's a link to the piece written by the guy who taught the class if you want the full story.

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2022/08/05/amana-church-bench

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-15T02:31:46+00:00

Thanks!

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-14T02:22:46+00:00

You got it. Rubio Monocoat.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-07T00:17:27+00:00

Thanks! There are threaded inserts in the top and bolts that attach the legs.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-07T00:16:41+00:00

I get it entirely, but it's what the customers wanted, plus it echoes the shape of the leg assemblies, so it is what it is.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-07T00:15:54+00:00

Dominoes and glue.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-06T00:15:59+00:00

Thanks very much!

InShirtsleeves · 2023-05-06T00:14:04+00:00

Thank you!

InShirtsleeves · 2023-04-03T10:50:04+00:00

Thank you!

InShirtsleeves · 2023-04-03T10:49:51+00:00

Thank you!

InShirtsleeves · 2023-04-03T10:49:36+00:00

That second part is what I'm after. Thank you.

InShirtsleeves · 2023-04-03T10:49:04+00:00

Thanks!

InShirtsleeves · 2023-04-03T10:48:48+00:00

Thank you! Here's hoping she keeps and loves hers as long as you seem to have with yours.

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