Make
this and folks will say “Wow!”
This
distinctive stool is extremely comfortable. The cut-out finger
openings make it easy to handle, and the metal swivel allows for easy
rotation. It will not be found easily on the internet, so why not
make one yourself and enjoy the compliments you will receive.
There
are claims for health benefits for a saddle seat versus a
conventional ergonomic chair design.
http://Backdesigns.com/
claims:
“Saddle
seats and perch stools allow you to get closer to your work, bend
forward, and reach further with less strain. Open hip position
promotes good leg circulation, aids deeper breathing, and improves
balance, coordination and strength.“
I
don't dispute these claims, however, I built it because this design
is unusual and very appealing and
I saw a way to make it simpler and easier.
The
Design
It
is made by purchasing a standard stool and then building a saddle
seat on top of it! In
other words, you don't need to learn how to turn the wood legs on a
lathe, or, make the complicated holes that the rounded legs braces
fit into, etc. You just need to make the seat and connect it to the
purchased stool with the swivel. This
is a much easier project.
A
standard “bar stool” or “counter stool” is 24 inches high,
typically made of hardwood and can be purchased online as a set of 2
for less than $55.00. An internet search for “unfinished wood
counter stools” will reveal many sources. You probably can find
them locally as well.
How
to build It
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