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Originally Posted by lloccmttocs  So I've been using my house's bar stool since we don't have a bar area anymore as my bass stool, it was an inch short so we made a little platform for it to sit in. Well now I feel awkward playing without the platform and it's a pain to bring to rehersals. So I've come to the conclusion of just using the left over fabric (And tons of wood) to create a new compact stool which will fit in my PT cruisers trunk when the storage hatch is down to hold my bass. The only restraint for dimensions is that on its side the highest point can only be 6-6 and a half inches.
My thought was to forget about a circle stool since I rarely sit in the middle of it anyway and go with a rectangle stool top. 6" by 12" rectangle top with legs extending it to be (including the top and cushion I'm going to apolster) 30" which is what feels most comfterble for me.
So A. Is there any other design I should be considering
or B. where would be good places to place the angled legs (or should I not use angled legs). Would it be less sturdy with straight legs? |
If you wish to design a portable bass stool, start by deciding what you want from the stool. You have established that you want the top to be rectangular, or at least don’t need round, should be 30” tall and have a seat 6” X 12”. The main thing you must answer is how do you use the stool? Do you need a footrest, do you sit or lean on it, is there any particular way you throw your weight when you sit on it?
Should it be collapsible, should it have an easy way to carry it? Should it be light or heavy? I know these may seem excessive but good design starts with a clear understanding of what you must achieve.
A three legged stool made from spruce or bass wood which could fold up and had a built in carrying strap would possibly work well for you.
RCWilliams
