Shaker Style stepstool

[Gene Collison]

LOML recently commisioned me to build a step stool to reach the high areas of the house, kitchen etc. This was my best shot, built mostly from plans from Jointech mostly because I wasn't able to come up with anything better in addition to the fact that we both liked it a lot. It is not built exactly to Jointech project plans, I cut the small dovetails on an Akeda jig by choice and cut the large dovetails on the Jointech smartfence. The cross supports were also cut on the Jointech using the jointer setup on the router table in conjunction with the dovetail bit. The woods are of course Cherry and Jatoba, the finish is Polyurethane for durability. This could make a nice Christmas gift for someone with enough time to build one or two.

[Dick Parr]

Very well done Gene, very nicely done.

[Richard Wolf]

Nice job. I also like to add defects in cherry sometimes, adds charater.

Richard

[Vaughn McMillan]

Looks very nice, Gene. The dovetails look great, and the cherry works very nicely with the jatoba. (I just finished up some cherry and jarrah cutting boards, and they have a similar contrast.) Great job.

- Vaughn

[John Miliunas]

Well, I'll be dipped...He does do stuff with all those tools he "collects"! (Bwaaaaa-haaaaaa-haaaaaaa-haaaaaa!) Seriously, that is really nice, Gene! The DT details are sweet. I especially like the large DT's on the cross supports. Really makes it more unique. Well done, my friend.

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice indeed Gene. Great project, the joinery adds some class to the project along with the finish.

Corey

[Bernie Weishapl]

Nice job Gene. Love the dovetails. Makes it really stand out.

[Gene Collison]

Thanks for all of the nice comments guys, I appreciate it. You too John M.

[Martin Shupe]

Very nice, Gene, welcome to the SMC Shaker style group! One of these is on my list, if I ever get back to the shop. (Building fence this month for the new dog.)

[Jason Tuinstra]

Gene, looks great. The contrasting woods makes for a nice look as well.

[Mark Singer]

Gene,
It really looks great! Great detail and I bet you used a plane or 2...

[Alan Turner]

Nice job. I see that the DT's are not symetrical. Was this a design decision or a limitation of the jig you used?

[Dan Forman]

Very nice. Another one of those " I gotta make me one of them" things.

Dan

[Jim Knauss]

Looks great Gene, I am trying to decide on a dovetail jig or system and every time a nice piece like this comes up it gets me antsy again!
Thanks for showing!
Jim Knauss

[Karl Laustrup]

Great looking stool Gene. Almost too nice to step on.

That jatoba is so nice. It's one of my favorites to work with.

Karl