To All,
I wanted to build a set of bar stools and had built a prototype earlier this year but I sold it. So, here is the second prototype with some refinements. As always, I start from scratch and do not use plans or copy other work. It is light weight yet strong and comfortable.
Most of the joinery is mortise and tenon. The tenons are 3/8" thick, up to an inch long and set in from the edge about 1/4".
One interesting problem that arose was the possible wood movement problem which involved the front portion of the seat and the arched support rail at the front underneath. The seat has a substantial amount of cross grain width and is only 1/2" thick at the thinnest. My solution was to cut double lap joints at the seat front to front leg connection and to not use any glue in that joint which "captures" the seat but allows for movement.
Oh, also, the foot rest was an after thought. I didn't get the geometry quite right and I needed to get it higher and more forward to be comfortable. My solution was the nicely figured piece of maple I added which I think looks great. I hope you agree.
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Bret