Eastern Red Cedar Kid Size Log Stool

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Eastern Red Cedar Kid Size Log Stool

Eastern Red Cedar Kid Size Log Stool

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Our durable eastern red cedar kid size log stool is perfect for an outdoor setting. Set one or more in your existing playhouse, backyard playscape or treehouse for a comfortable place to sit and enjoy nature. We use a 7-8 inch eastern red cedar log and top it with natural looking slab of redwood for a nice smooth velvety surface. Upgrade your log stool with a custom letter cut straight into the the surface for a personal touch. Price listed is for one stool only and includes shipping.

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Eastern Red Cedar Kid Size Log Stools

This all natural wood stool is made one at a time and each one is a unique functional art piece. We start with a peeled Eastern Red Cedar Log Base that we cut and level to a comfortable height for kids and top it with a Heart Redwood seat we reclaim from old redwood playsets and outdoor furniture. We feel the use of old playscapes adds a sense of good energy, past dreams and excursions launched from the the backyard. We use the wide base of the cedar log as a pattern for the seat and if needed, add a few curves if the piece requires a little someting extra. Upgrade your stool with a personalized letter for only $20.

Our Eastern Red Cedar Kid Size Log Stool Specs:

Approximately 15" finished seat height. Each seat might have a slight variation in height.
We use an all natural 7-8 inch Texas born peeled Eastern Red Cedar log for the base.
Seat size varies due to shaping, but it's cut from a 12-1/2" x 12-1/2" x 1-3/8".
Reclaimed Heart Redwood Seats laminated and shaped from old swingset parts.
Seat top is glued and attached with 3" screws that are covered with wood plugs.
All surfaces are sanded with 100 grit sandpaper to give the piece a textured surface.
The stool is made from a natural piece of wood and is not perfect.
Personalize your stool with a single letter for $20 more.
Every one is different so the weight varies. 10-14 lbs.
Price listed is for each stool and shipping is included.

The Story From Jack About This Great Cedar Log Stool

My promise to my client was to make a pair of wooden stools to go with a fold up table. Originally, the stools were meant to be made from wood, cut to angles and fastened together, something similar to what your kids might use to reach the sink. Like most things, the simplest route to making a kid size stool (or anything) eluded me. This very cool little stool was one of those spur of the moment type of things that my mind served up and my body was obliged to follow. My favorite part is the use of old retired swingsets to make the seat. Old swingsets are usually burned or taken to the dump when they've outlived their usefulness. It's kind of a sad end for something that provided so much joy and probably wants to keep working. We love passing that good energy on with a new life.

A simple stool can be made in a few hours, however this log stool takes considerably longer and requires a fair amount of patience to complete. I know you will love this custom seat for your kids. For those of you who want build your own stool, DIY Plans are in the works and will hopefully be released soon. In the meantime, for those who have been inspired, I've offered a rough general guide for what it takes to make one. Please follow all safety guidelines provided with any and all tools. Good Luck.

Acquire 7-8" x 10' Eastern red cedar log or log type of your choice.
Peel bark from log, trim all branch ends flush to log and prep to cut.
Cut logs pieces to approximate 16" long.
After leveling top and bottom cut, finished cut should have log height at approx. 13-1/2" high. This step can be difficult.
Laminate wood pieces to make a slab of wood for the seat approximately 13" x 13" x 1-1/2" or use single piece. Note: Be sure that the seat is 2-3" larger than your log. Laminated pieces are less likely to break, warp, or split over time.
Place base of log on seat slab and scribe the shape of log approximately 2" larger than log top.
Cut out shape of seat with scrolling bandsaw or jig saw.
Shape edges with drum sander or belt sander and rout edges if desired.
If adding lettering, rout letter with a v-bit and paint surface color of your choice and then surface plane or sand paint off to reveal lettering.
Center seat over top of log and attach with 3" screws.
Seal or clearcoat finished stool for a durable finish. Enjoy.