Bench style ottoman advice....

[Traci (Guest)]

I am seeking advice on how to make a bench style ottoman. I refuse to pay $1200 for the one that matches my sofa, and look forward to the challenge of making one myself. A fellow handy person suggested that I make my first project less daunting by purchasing the legs and making the rest. So, I am looking for 4 tapered square legs that measure appx. 12" high, in a dark strong wood. Lots of places carry turned legs, but I am simply looking for squared. Any advice?

Thank you!!
Traci

[Weez]

I had to repair some chairs and ordered a catalog from this site it looks like they might have what you are looking for. http://www.adamswoodproducts.com/ The other place you might try is http://www.vandykes.com/ I don't know if if this place will have what you described though.

Good luck
Weez

[John Lucas]

I too suggest Adams. They have quite a complete catalog. Here is the page, but you will have to get the catalog or call them for the details (sizes and prices). http://www.adamswoodproducts.com/tapered_legs.htm

Before you order, you should think about how you plan to join. These are not legs with screwtop plates for attaching to a panel...although those can be found at some home centers (yuck).
A mortise and tenon would be a good joint for the aprons to the legs. If you aren't up to making those, I suggest the beadLOCK loose tenon jig is wonderful for this type use.

Here is pic of me using it on coffee table:
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by the way, I did two per corner...it really isnt necessary; one would work fine. Here is the page on making this table: http://www.woodshopdemos.com/coffee-6.htm

You will also want to figure out how to hold the cushion. Perhaps the simplest is to make a panel the size of the opening and screw a ledge (3/4" stock) on the inside of the rails.
Good luck with it. It should be a nice first project.
John Lucas
www.woodshopdemos.com

[John (Guest)]

Thank you for such an informative answer!!

Traci

[administrator]

Hi Traci,
Another source you might try is Rockler, this site's sponsor. They carry bun feet, hardwood table legs even contemporary metal legs.

Good luck on your project.

www.rockler.com

Kay Strait