Simple Ash Footstool

I made this for my receptionist's grandson.
Extremely simple, but she likes it, so I like it.

Finish = poly/oil wetsanded 220 up to 1000.

Nice. A happy customer is what counts. Is that a wedged m/t?

I like the wedge construction. I have always envied those that can integrate their joinery into a piece and make it look attractive. This will be put to use. Great job.

Sometimes simple is all that is needed. Nice, clean project with sturdy joinery. I'm sure it will get plenty of use. And Ash is a great choice for grandsons.

yes, it is a wedged (walnut) M&T. Thanks for the comments.

That's nice, Prashun. The continuous, wedged tenon adds some great detail as does the shape of the leg cutouts.

Good job, Prashun. I usually just use ash for bench stands because of the strong, wide grain, but I really like the way you use it on this piece.

I love the grain. I've been using more ash lately for that reason. Nice work, Prashun.

Honestly, I don't much like ash. It's heavy and uninteresting. I used it here because it was scrap, and I felt a small, simple piece could take it without it becoming too blah (and she wanted something 'wood color'). In fact, after glue up, I feel the grain on the top doesn't match at all. I did this for the mortise practice.

I also think the curves on the legs are too circular; If I cld do it again, I'd make the fair the arcs more naturally. Last, I didn't get the wedges centered properly. About the only thing I really like is the way it feels; but you can't tell that from a pic.

Clean and simple. And if the recipient likes it you've got a winner.
Nice work on all counts Prashun.

Prashun, that's a really nice footstool...I bet the recipient will love it!

I love the giant wedged tenons. Excellent job, Prashun.

I like the tenon design and it looks to be a solid piece. What are the deminsions of the stool ?

Yr all too kind. The dims are 9"x13". I actually copied some of the design/ideas from a FWW video for a walnut footstool. Except, they did 2 tenons on each leg, and tenons for the stretcher to the legs. I used dowels there

Prashun, Beautiful work. The M&T wedge joint is wonderfully done. You got skills my friend!