Le Tabouret Simple (simple stool) cnc

thingiverse

Kids adore helping out in the kitchen. As they grow a bit taller, a standard chair or a full-sized step stool might prove too tall for them to reach the countertops. Moreover, a chair tends to obstruct most kitchen workspaces and requires two hands to move it. To address this issue, I crafted a compact stool that stands at less than 20 cm in height, allowing cupboard doors to swing freely above it while granting a child (ages 5-9) sufficient clearance to access the kitchen counters. This stool is light enough to be pushed into place with one foot. I employed a 4 mm upcut single flute endmill to precision-cut 18 mm pine wood. The board I used was initially considered scrap, and I'm not particularly fond of rustic-style furniture; however, refraining from plywood taught me an essential lesson: grain direction is critical when working with this type of material. My initial build failed miserably due to poor grain alignment. Upon rectifying the mistake in my second attempt, by honoring the wood's natural direction, the stool became remarkably solid. To further enhance its stability, I glued the components together. The edges were smoothed out using a round over bit on a handheld router, and a final coat of mineral oil was applied to accentuate the wood grain while protecting it from dirt and moisture. UPDATE: I created another version from beech, which I found more aesthetically pleasing. This one is noticeably heavier, so its durability will be put to the test in everyday use. Unfortunately, the STL file isn't compatible with 3D printers due to its size and material requirements. Please visit https://www.zenziwerken.de/en/ for a wider range of intriguing designs.