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

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    That's nice, Prashun. The continuous, wedged tenon adds some great detail as does the shape of the leg cutouts.
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    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.
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    I love the grain. I've been using more ash lately for that reason. Nice work, Prashun.
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    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.

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

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    Prashun, that's a really nice footstool...I bet the recipient will love it!
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    I love the giant wedged tenons. Excellent job, Prashun.

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

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    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

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