Materials, Tools and Supplies
Materials
- Wood for laminated seat, such as 3 to 4 pieces of 2x4, up to 18" in length. Can contain large knots or other variations that add character and interest. Soft woods, such as Douglas Fir or Redwood are easier for students to work., and any other soft wood work well if thick enough.
- Wood for legs, such as 2 pieces of straight grained 2x4 about 18" long, that can split cleanly down the middle. Wood should not contain large knots or other flaws that could weaken the stability of the legs.
- Wood for wedges, such as walnut or oak. Wedges should be relatively hard with straight grain that can withstand a little pounding. Typically, we choose dark wedge wood for light colored stools, and light wedge wood for dark stools
Tools and Supplies
- Workbench
- Ear and eye protection
- Handsaw
- Coping saw
- Back saw
- Wood splitting wedge and metal mallet
- Various gouges and wooden mallet
- Various rasps
- 3-5 clamps
- Wood glue
- Hand plane
- Scrapers
- Sandpaper and sanding blocks
- Finishing oil
