How to Make a Three Legged Stool. A Beginner Hand Tool Woodworking Project. Few Tools Required!!

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  • In this video I build a three legged stool aka the milking stool. This is a great hand tool woodworking project, only a few tools required and it doesn't need to be perfect!
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  • @randybecker7339
    @randybecker7339 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    John, I just wanted to thank you for making this video. This was my first ever project and I wanted to thank you for showing how to do it using very basic tools. It was great fun and most of all has given me the confidence to try (slightly) more complicated projects.

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great to hear, I'm glad you found it useful, keep on making!

  • @AcfLavertyy
    @AcfLavertyy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Exactly the video I was looking for! Watched plenty of videos and they all involved lathes, planers, table saws ect. All out of my budget and tools I didn't have. Thanks for making a project the beginner can get their teeth stuck into!

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Fair dues John but I think I will stick with the power tools I was sweating just looking at you 😂

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ha ha ha come over to the dark side!

    • @nodnodwinkwinkV
      @nodnodwinkwinkV 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnMcGrathManInShedShinto rasp is great but have you got a draw knife in your tool cabinet? Great for taking away big chunks when shaping. Verrry satisfying to use as well.

  • @steved8038
    @steved8038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you , lovely little project very simple explained and made .Perfect for my three grandchildren!

  • @juhaviitaluoma8280
    @juhaviitaluoma8280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like money and effort saving advice. Keep doing what you do 👍 Same as Eire Workshop! Ecellent videos!

  • @mangoginger8924
    @mangoginger8924 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent instructions and always was mystified at what angles the legs should be slanted to the seat. Love the way you used the tapered wedges to be 90 deg. to the the grain.

  • @jerrystark3587
    @jerrystark3587 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done! You are, indeed, fortunate to have a nice workshop; you are even more fortunate to have a young daughter to play with the things you make. Way to go, Dad! 👍

  • @johnmurphy3854
    @johnmurphy3854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    John do you know we all had to make stools like that in woodwork class in school back in the 70s ( god I'm old) brings back memories. And I was just reading through the comments a I got one of those brain fart ideas how about a build of between yourself and tommy eire workshop hand tools v power tools it could be like terminator man vs machine. What do you think

    • @denischadwick4558
      @denischadwick4558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like a great idea 👍

    • @johnmurphy3854
      @johnmurphy3854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@denischadwick4558 it would look as if someone doesn't agree.

  • @allanbeasley4565
    @allanbeasley4565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made one of these at school, all hand tools. It didn’t look like a dog had chewed it, it looked like a dog had made it.😂 one of your best videos John.👍

  • @paulbrennan9193
    @paulbrennan9193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice project John I can remember an old milking stool in the dairy at home from my childhood 😀. Looking forward to the build off as suggested in another comment 🙂🙂

  • @bobperry2085
    @bobperry2085 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellent tutorial, appreciated thanks! love how you've made it look simple! rasps ordered :)

  • @attesmatte
    @attesmatte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great project for woodworking class in school too! 😀👍 There are loads of basic stuff that you get to learn along the way making this little stool (especially grain direction!), and those skills will be extremely useful going forward! 😀

  • @joegiotta7580
    @joegiotta7580 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful little rustic stool. You finally mention the most important tool you used at the very end of the video, your work bench.

  • @hotdogpowder
    @hotdogpowder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made a one legged milking stool from firewood a few years ago. It did the job but is now split and unusable. Thanks for this. Definitely going to use some of my scraps to try this out.

  • @clemoniii
    @clemoniii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, a simple little stool build I can modify to make stools for working on the dirt bikes, washing dogs, working under sink, etc. Great practice. Once I have 3 or 4, maybe I’ll start using them vs squatting and kneeling all the time. The old back and knees hate those two.

  • @I_like_pears
    @I_like_pears ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great stool build! Perfect for what I am looking to do: simple and sturdy.

  • @AcfLavertyy
    @AcfLavertyy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really concise and informative too, without making it too complicated. Really appreciate how accessible you've made this!

  • @sandyfleming9490
    @sandyfleming9490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! I very much want to try this out!

  • @charliesmith7169
    @charliesmith7169 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video John, very clear instruction. Thank you.

  • @mikeokeeffe6163
    @mikeokeeffe6163 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, John McGrath.

  • @hettiefarley9986
    @hettiefarley9986 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderfulfully demonstrated and very
    Easy to follow and understand.
    I'm encouraged to make a stool for my grandbaby!!! Thank you.

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Hettie, I'm really glad you found it useful. Enjoy making your stool!

  • @ibrhemahmed170
    @ibrhemahmed170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good John and thanks for you

  • @philipquinlan1045
    @philipquinlan1045 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks John. I really enjoyed that project.

  • @NeilSmith78
    @NeilSmith78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff really liked this as it keeps it super simple and accessible to everyone. Thanks so much

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really excellent work, John! It looks beautiful! 😃
    Well done!!!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @andrewyearwood5087
    @andrewyearwood5087 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to start a furnisher making class in January. I only have a circular saw and sanders that was my fathers. I also have a hand saw that I bought. That’s it I can’t afford expensive power tools, only hand tools for now. This video was very helpful in showing me what hand tools to buy and how to use them. Thanks!

  • @Annaisineire
    @Annaisineire 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, the little 3 legged stool, one of my favourite things...I did sit on one of those as a child and milked a cow at my cousin's farm. They look so cute. Great video John!!!

  • @projectrebuild908
    @projectrebuild908 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you John. Great project

  • @athmostafa2462
    @athmostafa2462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome , just like Paul sellers stool , thank u for sharing 😊👌 .

  • @michaelplays2449
    @michaelplays2449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video John, Thanks

  • @billofalltrades2633
    @billofalltrades2633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's fantastic! Great video, I learned a lot on this.

  • @beverlyturner8418
    @beverlyturner8418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good enjoyed ever moment

  • @benwooding1311
    @benwooding1311 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've given me an excuse to buy a spoke shave.

  • @cindyharrison4191
    @cindyharrison4191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great

  • @keggyification
    @keggyification 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice little stool there John. Thanks for the video.

  • @samrix5793
    @samrix5793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @fergusrb
    @fergusrb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh I like that tape measure trick.

  • @three-phase562
    @three-phase562 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice build. Would be interesting for you to have commented how to hold the legs for shaping for those that do not have bench dogs, especially when it comes to shaping the wood where I find it harder to clamp around the wood and end up damaging it.

  • @keesvlasblom8091
    @keesvlasblom8091 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @myfaceback100
    @myfaceback100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great little stool great starting point for anyone new to the hobbie

  • @TheStanford01
    @TheStanford01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have set a great example. A few sharp hand tools and you can make a great deal. Just think of the bench tools you used to have in the school workshop.

  • @Joyjoiner
    @Joyjoiner 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job john,i might make one it would be handy when fitting door locks,
    Good to see one of our own on TH-cam

  • @mikenco
    @mikenco ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, it IS perfect, that thing will outlast us!...Amazing what you did with some basic C16 studding timber. I'm making something similar this w/e from Oak. It's going to be a little coffee mug table, so will be a little flatter on the top. As much as I love the idea of hogging it all out by hand, I'll be using my lathe! ;)

  • @kimnogier791
    @kimnogier791 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @benjaminochs7751
    @benjaminochs7751 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make an exhaustive list of all tools, big and small, used to build this stool? I am brand new to this. Much appreciated!

  • @PaulSmith-rd8yc
    @PaulSmith-rd8yc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jon I made a three Leggate stall at my Bodgers group last year when I first went. It was the first thing they teacher to do. It is a piece of ash cut in half to make the top and then three legs out of Chessnut. This was done by a Frodo split log into four, then axed three of them saving one for spares just in case you cock up. And once you’ve semi rounded off with the axe you then take it to the shavers and you’re annoyed it you’re knifed it round to make a billet for the legs. Once used a hand or gap of 2 foot long for the free holes for the leg to pass through you then shave one end to make it go through the hole. Since I’ve done that I’ve let it dried and settle and then I’ve linseed it to give it a waterproof and lovely finish.. I’m trying to see if I can send a picture of it but I’m having a job to I have to get my daughter with site today. But another little great demo. But also you can use a round plane which they use for chair making they are pretty good.

  • @marcinkonopka9619
    @marcinkonopka9619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the vid John, hope you will have fun with your woodworking adventure. Don't mistake luck with hard work that allowed you to throw money on the new hobby (I personally dislike when people downplay my hard work and call results "luck"). Regards from the other side of Ireland ;)

  • @owendukes145
    @owendukes145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Making this next week

  • @chewar7537
    @chewar7537 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just made my first stool like this. It was fun, I used a spokeshave for the first time too. What vices do you useon your bench? Great video, thanks for sharing! You have given me ideas for my next stool.

  • @markkimmerman5290
    @markkimmerman5290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What finish did you use and why?
    Really appreciate your videos! Simple, clear explanations every step of the way

  • @microheavy21
    @microheavy21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool John. Was thinking of making a small work stool for the polytunnel to help with the dodgy knee but this might be a nicer option. Thanks as always !

  • @FishingforViews
    @FishingforViews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have an awesome shop mate, I subscribed a few weeks back and you have top content 👍🏻

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated

    • @FishingforViews
      @FishingforViews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnMcGrathManInShed I appreciate what I’ve managed to learn from watching your channel mate😊 still relatively new to the game so it’s good having a place I can pick up tips.
      I don’t always do the same projects but, I’ve used plenty of what I’ve picked up in other areas of the job 👍🏻😀

  • @SandyMasquith
    @SandyMasquith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi John, thanks for the video! I love this little stool. Your method of explaining things is so nice. I also like the hand-tool approach very much. Question on the wedge cuts on the legs: Do you make the wedge cut in the leg with or across the grain of the leg?

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cross grain, although its not as important as the tenon is contained and not as likely to split, you can drill a hole where the saw cut stops in order to arrest any split that might continue when installing the wedge.

  • @lukeadair3571
    @lukeadair3571 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely work, could have sworn it was ash from the thumbnail

  • @jlmfoy365
    @jlmfoy365 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice little project John 👍 could you do me a favour and show how to set up a Luban spokeshave, I'm damned if I can get mine to work properly ( not holding my mouth right ) cheers,. Regards Jim.

  • @claytongriffiths1884
    @claytongriffiths1884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi john love watching your videos just can you please do a video on how to measure and cut for a mitre just bought a mitre saw and want to make one of your planters thanks.

  • @PrabowoMurti
    @PrabowoMurti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:01 i dont know hand saw could do that. Nice tips

  • @patricksasman1583
    @patricksasman1583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi John. We know you just wanted to use the Festool sander😂

  • @denischadwick4558
    @denischadwick4558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi John nice video thanks bringing things back to basics 😊. Had to check back to see if the build off idea in the comments was good or bad 🤣🤣🤣. I think that is more of an American thing 😀.

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't time to scratch myself Denis lol 😆 but I will definitely meet up with Tommy at some stage

    • @denischadwick4558
      @denischadwick4558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnMcGrathManInShed 👍👍😂😂

  • @robertcornelius3514
    @robertcornelius3514 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice, but the wedges should have been at a slight angle rather than parallel to each other.

  • @jlphotographic
    @jlphotographic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shintoooooooooooo

  • @ilovejdninja
    @ilovejdninja ปีที่แล้ว

    would this work scalled up? maybe 2:1?

  • @kanedNunable
    @kanedNunable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a, i might make my GF one of these to save her knees ;)

  • @clemoniii
    @clemoniii 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did those spoke shaves come from?

  • @sindisilencana1489
    @sindisilencana1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why dont u have a table saw?🤔

  • @frankblack1481
    @frankblack1481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your sawing the legs reminded me of the amazing Dick Proenneke. All I will say is go to ~2:00 of this: th-cam.com/video/cTHLpA4267Q/w-d-xo.html
    If it appeals to you, I *highly* recommend the entire ‘Alone in the Wilderness’ DVD as it’s mind-blowing what the man did. His making of the door to his cabin is worth the price of admission alone. That he started it in his mid-50’s merely adds to the wonder.

  • @darodes
    @darodes ปีที่แล้ว

    20 years accumulating? Did you start at 8 years old?! 😂

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha I wish, I'm 41 now 🤫

    • @darodes
      @darodes ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnMcGrathManInShed had no clue pal, you look great

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont believe you showed us how to level the legs. Or did I miss something?

  • @annc3628
    @annc3628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not liking all the adds it takes from the videos.

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't control the number of adds Ann that's down to youtube, honeslty I think they are pushing people towards youtube premium

    • @annc3628
      @annc3628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh..i thought you can control the ads cause you get paid for each ad that is shown on your videos.

    • @JohnMcGrathManInShed
      @JohnMcGrathManInShed  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annc3628 no I can only allow or not allow adds, the amount and the adds you see are unique to you