Recycled Chair Leg Stools

by Ms Wild in Workshop > Furniture

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Recycled Chair Leg Stools

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I think old chair legs are gorgeous and I have been collecting them to make into stools.

I found a way to connect the legs to the seat that is;

  • strong
  • cheap
  • simple

It took me a while because I had lots of fails, but now I am happy with the design.

Mark Out the Brackets and Use the Bandsaw to Cut Out

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Here I have used pine, but I would recommend a hard wood.

Cut a Stool Base From the Old Chair Seat

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Cut All Legs to the Same Size

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Pre Drill the Centre of the Brackets and the Centre of the Legs

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Glue and Screw Legs to Brackets

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Attach Legs to Base of Stool

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Sand and Apply Finish of Choice

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Finishing Options

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