Woodworking - Making a unique Stool out of Cherry

[localcrew]

Very nice. I love the organic look. I say that if a tree has a certain bend or twist to it then don't fight it. Use it to make something beautiful. Great vid!

[ctarshis01]

Whats the shiniest type of oil? Danish oil?

[Mueiwark]

@ctarshis01 Yes, the urethane component in the Danish oil makes it a bit harder (thus shiny) then regular oil, and if you buff the last layer with a felt wheel one day after applying it, you will get an even deeper shine.

[ctarshis01]

@Mueiwark Thank you! I love your videos.

[TheJimmykern]

Several questions. No woodworking store within 100 miles can you suggest something from Lowe's to apply to the green wood while carving (plastic bags/oil) to prevent some of the cracking. Two, after carving do you sand the green wood to 1000 grit or wait til it cures out first. It would seem to me that the grain would pop back up. When do you apply the final finish?

[Mueiwark]

@TheJimmykern I'm sure you can get plastic bags from the store, use that in between carving sessions. After carving I wait a few weeks for any surface moisture to escape, and then finish sanding to whatever grit you like. 1000 grit is possible, but a lot of work, for this stool I used 180 grit. After that I apply the final finish.

[TheJimmykern]

I assume the wood you start with is dry? I have a peice of green dogwood that has the tree crown structure just like this and I would like to build a stool for playing guitar. Can you give me some pointers.

[Mueiwark]

@TheJimmyker Not really, the wood was quite fresh. I can't wait 3 years for it to dry so I usually take cracks for granted (especially since this has corewood!). I find they add to the rustic feel, and they don't affect strength. Just start carving, cover up with plastic in between the work and apply the oils. Just keep it out of dry heat (fireplace, sunlight, central heating) for at least a year and you should be ok. Again it will crack a bit, but work wíth the cracks, not against it. ;)

[shutupndive1]

sure will do

[shutupndive1]

man you're unbelievable i've been working on one of the mushrooms inspired by you and i hope it comes out good i'll post the pics when i'm done and you can tell me what went wrong and whats good yeah?

good work mate

Sal

[Mueiwark]

@shutupndive1 Glad that my works are inspiring to you! When you are done with your mushrooms, post them on Youtube for all to enjoy!

[thatssomongo]

ok im startin out learining to make rustic furniture like urself im 17 and im really tryin to learn and improve from someone that has alott more experience than me i was wondering how does somone usually attach say the tob of a table or the top of a stool to the branches u would be using for the legs without using screws or nails because im wanting my future projects to be stable and nice so i dont want to spend all of that time for no reason?if u could give me some advice ide really appreciate

[MicroMouse007]

whoa. do you do this for a living or is it a hobby? and can that stool support your wieght :P ur really talented bro

[Mueiwark]

@MicroMouse007 Thx for the comment :) Oh yes it can support my weight with easy, it's bigger than it looks. It's a hobby for now, but in time I will perhaps make a living out of this.

[tribalwind]

gorgeous,

i'm a big fan of rustic/natural/organic pieces too.

[dcrsx40]

Nice work. Nice piece to work with.