PREMIUM PROJECT
Shop Stool
London-based designer Thor ter Kulve delivers the ‘essential’ woodworking project with his beautifully considered Shop Stool. Don’t be fooled by the elegant aesthetics—this stool’s robust triangular frame stands up to harsh treatment in even the most punishing of workshops. Kulve’s challenging project is perfect for the ambitious weekend woodworking warrior!
by Thor ter Kulve
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Duration
Approx. 20 hrs
Skill Level
advanced
Unit System
Metric & Imperial
Project Includes
Bill of materials · Project instructions
About the Project
Thor's Shop Stool is the result of years of using conventional woodshop stools that were rickety, ugly, or both. Unwilling to settle for a compromise between strength and aesthetics, he wanted a stool that would be at home either at the breakfast bar or at the workbench. The resulting design boasts eye-catching geometry and durable construction.
How You'll Make It
Preparing your materials
Thor’s Shop Stool requires attention to detail. You’ll need to ensure that all your material is prepared to the specified dimensions.
Cutting the frame
You’ll cut each of the stool's components using Origin before assembling the frame.
Offset cutting with Origin
You’ll use Origin’s offset feature to fine-tune each joint until you have the perfect friction fit.
- Preparing your materialsThor’s Shop Stool requires attention to detail. You’ll need to ensure that all your material is prepared to the specified dimensions.
- Cutting the frameYou’ll cut each of the stool's components using Origin before assembling the frame.
- Offset cutting with OriginYou’ll use Origin’s offset feature to fine-tune each joint until you have the perfect friction fit.
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What You'll Learn
- Butterfly key usage
- Offset cutting with Origin
- Types of friction fit
- Finishing techniques
- Workpiece fixturing
- Glue-up strategies
- Delicate part handling
- Cutting chamfered edges
- Long-reach cutter operations
- Round-over cutter operations
What's Included
Bill of materials
All the materials, tools and hardware you'll need to source in order to successfully build the project.
Project instructions
Comprehensive instructions with illustrations to guide you from your first cut to your last.
More about the project instructions
88 Illustrated Steps
You’ll follow 88 beautifully illustrated instruction steps which will guide you from your first cut to your last.
Follow on your Mobile
Our instructions are optimized for mobile viewing, making it easy to get the information you need when you need it.
Origin Cut Settings
Use Origin to its full potential with detailed cutting recommendations, available at the tap of a button.
- 88 Illustrated StepsYou’ll follow 88 beautifully illustrated instruction steps which will guide you from your first cut to your last.
- Follow on your MobileOur instructions are optimized for mobile viewing, making it easy to get the information you need when you need it.
- Origin Cut SettingsUse Origin to its full potential with detailed cutting recommendations, available at the tap of a button.
- Bill of MaterialsEach step lists all the tools, materials and hardware you’ll need to successfully complete the project build.
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What You'll Need
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Meet the Creator
Thor ter Kulve
Thor ter Kulve is a Dutch designer based in London. He studied Design Products at the Royal College of Art in London. In his designs, he focuses on ways to make self-sufficient and...
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What's included with my purchase
Your Premium Project will include a comprehensive bill of material, illustrated instructions, and Origin ready cutting files. Some projects will also include technical drawings and 3D models.
How do I know if I will be able to build the project?
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Are the materials included in the price of the project?
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Will I need any special software to build the project?
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