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Morley Bar Stool – Legs
Getting the grain right on the legs is critical for both strength and appearance. I spent quite a lot of time with templates selecting which pieces to use and which to avoid. The lumber was then cut and dimensioned with the usual power tools. Finally I used the bandsaw to get close to the final dimensions and then it was on to the router and template. Very new techniques for me.
Using a guided bit and template I made the plywood jig then fastened on clamps and everything seemed to work well.
Until it didn’t….while finishing the third leg one of the clamp supports came loose and the router decided to make its own path. A few screws to repair the jig and a new piece of lumber were needed to complete the legs for all four stools.
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orepass 
Oops, interesting lesson:
gluing on plywood is only as good as the gluing between the ply.
When I repaired the jig I realized that half off the clamp blocks I had glued and half glued and screwed. Good thing to learn with on minimal extra effort to replace. Fortunately no safety issues but certainly made me more aware of the hazard. Thanks for commenting. Good to hear from you again.