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Polka

Stool Design and Build

Target

Above data from self lead survey. data below  - https://www.stltoday.com/travel/

This is Wendy.

Wendy recently bought her dream land in the forests of central Michigan and is in the planning process of building a home. She dreams of creating a kitchen where her family can gather after a day in the beautiful surrounding nature.

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Mother   -   Cook   -   Outdoor Enthusiast

Moodboard
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Design Goals.

Goals

Design and build a stool that compliments the surrounding geological features of Wendy's land and fits the desired aesthetics of her kitchen.

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Aesthetics

Simple forms and natural materials

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Craftsmanship

Gain knowledge and experience in woodworking

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Ideation
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Making

Turning 24" legs on the lathe

Using a jig and hand router to cut out circular seat

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Joining and planing legs, preparing them for the lathe

Rounding tops of legs and filleting seat on the routing table

Final
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Thank you for looking!

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