3 legged stool

[Vikti]

I'm looking to make myself a stool for work when I have to work on wall plugs and I was wondering if anyone had a pattern to share or tell me the best dimensions for a stool. I know that the pockets for the legs needs to be bigger than the seat piece but by how much?

Thanks all,

Damon

[Dags3777]

Damon, I have made couple of these stools now, I make them 300mm/12" each side and make the leg holders 100mm/4". I use 25mm/1" or 3/4" dowel for the legs, depends on your weight. I use 1/4" stainless bolts welded in a Y configuration to fix the legs together. Cheer's Darryl

[yotebuster1200]

what thickness of leather do you use?

[UKRay]

I make quite a few of these stools - the picture is of the batch I finished this weekend. My legs are always 2ft long with the hole for the tri-bolt drilled halfway. I get the legs made by a wood turner which isn't cheap but they look much better than anything I can make myself.

IMHO, the best way to design one of these is to built a tripod from broom handles and use it to work out how large a seat you want to make. I make the pocket pieces exactly the same size as the rest of the pattern and it works fine for me. Check out the picture.

I order the tri-bolts in quantity so if anyone wants any please get in touch by PM. They are not too expensive but, being quite heavy items, shipping can add a bit.

[Suze]

dumb question time -

if you make them out of heavy leather - does the seat fold up with the legs or does it come off and you flold the legs up seperate from the seat?

I could use one of these.....

[UKRay]

dumb question time -

if you make them out of heavy leather - does the seat fold up with the legs or does it come off and you flold the legs up seperate from the seat?

I could use one of these.....

I generally take the seat off the legs and wrap it around them. I have been known to attach a strap to the seat to tie it all together... I even added a shoulder strap for an artist who wanted to carry it on his shoulder as his hands were full of easel and paints. I guess you just do whatever works for you. They are surprisingly comfortable though.

Luke makes his stools a little taller than mine and he sews his 'pockets' on whilst I use a heavy lacing. Like I say, whatever works. Have fun.

edit due to my inability to spell

Edited February 22, 2009 by UKRay

[Suze]

I generally take the seat off the legs and wrap it around them. I have been known to attach a strap to the seat to tie it all together... I even added a shoulder strap for an artist who wanted to carry it on his shoulder as his hands were full of easel and paints. I guess you just do whatever works for you. They are surprisingly comfortable though.

Luke makes his stools a little taller than mine and he sews his 'pockets' on whilst I use a heavy lacing. Like I say, whatever works. Have fun.

edit due to my inability to spell

Thanks Ray - I "think" I still have a el- cheapo nylon one around here that the top ripped on - (my big fat self wasn't too good on the cheap nylon)

If It is still hanging around I might make a seat for it.

Summer camping event and it would be nice to have a small stool to carry around instead of those bag chairs.

I take it you punch holes for it before you start - or do you punch as you go?

Even IF I never make it I like to have "knowledge" of lots of things

thanks

suze

[Luke Hatley]

thanks Ray. the legs on mine are 32" long and hole for the tri bolts are 12" ftom the top.you will see that i sew mine

[tonyc1]

What diameter are the bolts?

Tony.

[tashabear]

I take it you punch holes for it before you start - or do you punch as you go?

That depends: are you lacing or sewing?