Rosalie's Medieval Woman - Meadival Stool Tutorial

MEDIEVAL STOOL or POT STAND TUTORIAL
Making a 14th century low stool
using non-historical methods and tools.

I have limited woodworking skills but that sure doesn't stop me from making things.

Here I show you how I made a medieval-type low stool. It's not histprical woodwork. I recomment St Thomas Guild Blogspot if you're that way inclined. For the rest of us who want to have a crack at it, here's what I did to make mine.

You will need:
timber (I used offcuts I already had, but you can use whatever size you like best), pencil, something round to draw an arch, nails, hammer, drill, wood glue and a jigsaw (if you have one, or know a friend who can cut that bit for you. But seriously, these are great fun if you like curved bits!)

BEFORE WE GO FURTHER, LOOK WHERE THE RED CIRCLES ARE. YOU'LL SEE THE DIRECTION OF THE TIMBER GRAIN IS ACROSSWARDS. THIS ISN'T AN ISSUE FOR A POT STAND, BUT IF YOU'RE MAKING A STOOL, YOU'LL WANT THE GRAIN OF THE WOOD TO RUN UP AND DOWN INSTEAD FOR STRENGTH.

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