Ash and Walnut Footrest

[Ryan Sparreboom]

Here is a simple project that the LOML asked me to make for her. She recently returned to work and wanted something to rest her feet on under her desk. Some of her co-workers had cheap plastic versions of this footrest, but we wanted something a little more special.
I had a nice ash board in my stock pile that had this beautiful grain, and I used walnut to contrast. The height and angles were figured out for her comfort, and I decided to incorporate some simple inlay on the edges.
The finish had to be durable so it is about 4 coats of professional poly.

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Ryan

[Neil Brooks]

Great job. I love it when form follows function ... AND ... when it comes from stock already on hand!

She ... will take her shoes off, won't she? ;)

[Ron Carlton]

I would like to see pictures of the front and back. Very nice design!

[Scot Roberge]

Ryan:

Nice choice of wood - it really deserves to be seen. I was just thinking about making a couple of these for my wife and myself. Could you share the dimensions of yours?

[Ryan Sparreboom]

Thanks fellas.
Ron, those are the only picture I took. The front is only 3/4" high and can be seen in the photo's. The back is just left open, so othing to see there.

Scot, this footrest is approx. 16" wide, 13" deep, 3/4" tall at the front, and 4" tall at the back. I believe it's about an 18* angle.

Ryan

[Keith E Byrd]

Very nice - beautiful grain and the walnut is a nice contrast.

[John Keeton]

Well done! I think ash and walnut are a great combination - good contrast in grain and color.

So, how many co-workers are there? Sounds like a good source for orders!!

[John Thompson]

It's a good day in the shop when you can take a left-over and make something so simple that accomplishes so much in the arena of function. And make it look much better than the cheap plastic ones that others paid much more for. Whatever that means! :)

Very nice...

[Matt Winterowd]

What a nice little project! Great job!

[Tom Winship]

Doesn't it make you feel rewarded when you can make something like this for someone else from left overs? Great job!
Tom Winship

[John Michaels]

It's so nice she'll have to take her shoes off before using it.