Finished this today, the frame is made from Ash (legs) & Hazel (stretchers & caps), the table top is made from split seasoned Ash, that has then been worked with a draw knife & cabinet scrapers to achieve a smooth finish.
I left gaps between the planks to accentuate the "rustic feel" and also left some of the bark on the edges of the planks so people could see it was made from timber gathered from the Forest rather than bought from somewhere like B&Q.
I know being round wood with the pith in the legs will most likely crack on the ends, that's exactly the effect im hoping to achieve as that will, in my view, just add character to the Stool/Table/Stand
I left gaps between the planks to accentuate the "rustic feel" and also left some of the bark on the edges of the planks so people could see it was made from timber gathered from the Forest rather than bought from somewhere like B&Q.
I know being round wood with the pith in the legs will most likely crack on the ends, that's exactly the effect im hoping to achieve as that will, in my view, just add character to the Stool/Table/Stand
