I have been searching for great barstools for years. So I was so excited when I saw Ana's Parson's Chair plans. I adjusted Ana's plan to create the height and dimensions of a barstool. I used more 2x2s for legs and rungs. The angle was changed to 5 degrees for legs and 10 degrees for seat back (Rather than remember geometry formulas, I found an online triangle angle calculator to get accurate leg lengths). I also have a hate-hate (not love hate) relationship with my sewing machine, so I chose to upholster with a staple gun and found tips for this at youtube. To take the guesswork out of the finishing I also found tips and techniques for that on youtube--namely that General Finishes gel stain is the way to go. The dry time on the finish is why I considered this a weeklong project, but this could easily be finished within a day. Thanks again Ana--thanks to you we have great barstools at such a fraction of the cost.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
One coat Zissner seal coat, 3 coats General Finishes Java Gel Stain, 3 coats General Finishes Arm-R-Seal.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Tarra (not verified)
Fri, 03/02/2012 - 19:22
Plan
Would you mind sharing the measurements for your version? We are in need of 24" barstools/chairs for a counter height table that was given to us, and cannot seem to find DIY instructions for what we are needing, anywhere! We'd REALLY appreciate it!
exuma_momma
Sun, 08/05/2012 - 11:49
Great!!!!!
This is beautiful. The fabric and finish look great! Really wonderful work!!