A Classic Step Stool

摘要

The design of a Shaker two-step stool isn't complicated. There are two steps, two sides, and three stretchers, all joined by dovetails. The crisp, unadorned lines are elegant. My version-influenced by the work of Ira Richer, a former classmate at North Bennet Street School--preserves the simplicity and elegance, with some embellishment. I added a slight but graceful curve to the stretchers in front of the steps, and tapered the back of the stool outward from top to bottom to make it more stable. If you're an experienced hand-tool user, this stool is a great opportunity to put your skills on display. There are no hidden parts, so all of your work is visible. It lets you show just how far you've come.