Introduction
Walnut Chairs are very trendy. One can use them in their living room or place them in the garden and enjoy. But many of us are worried about the size, design factors, and the expense of the walnut chair. So, today we will learn about how to make a modern walnut and leather stool.
Supplies
Now let us look at the materials and tools required to make a Walnut And leather Stool. The list is as follows:
Tools
- RH200S Pop Rivet Gun
- SawStop PCS 1.75-HP Professional Cabinet Saw
- Festool Kapex Miter Saw
- Powermatic PJ-882HH 8-Inch Jointer
- Powermatic 15HH 15-Inch Planer
- Mirka Deros Sander
- Craftool Round Drive Punch (Size 6)
- Craftool Keen Edge Beveler (Size 4)
- Multi-Size Wood Slicker
Materials
- 1 8 feet long 1×6, hardwood
- 1 3 foot long 2-inch hardwood dowel
- 9 oz Vegetable Tanned Leather Hide
- 3/16″ (5mm) x 1/2″ (12mm) Aluminum pop rivets
- 3/16″ (5mm) Aluminum pop rivet washers
- 2″ long, 1/4-20 Brass Bolt, 4
- 1/4-20 Threaded Inserts, 4
- Minwax Wipe-On Poly, Satin
Steps To Make A Modern Walnut And Leather Stool
Step 1: The first step is to mill the walnut wood and then cut the pieces according to the required sizes. There are 4 wooden pieces, out of which two will be used for legs, and the remaining two will be used for stretchers. In this tutorial, the legs are 24 ½ in length, and the stretchers are 18 5/8 in length.
Milting and Cutting the Walnut Wood
Step 2: Use the half cap tool for connecting the leg pieces in the X-shape.
Making the leg Pieces
Legs of the Stool
Step 3: The next step is to tape the wooden legs together and then drill the holes through the legs.
Drilling the Holes
Step 4: The next step is to cut two pieces of dowels with 18 1/8 lengths using a miter saw.
Cutting the Dowels
Step 5: The following step is to trace the outline of the dowel on the wooden legs.
Tracing the Outline
Step 6: With the help of a belt sander or file, remove the top material till you get rounded legs that match the dowels.
Removing the Top Material
Step 7: In this step, you must sand the pieces and then assemble the parts by applying glue.
Sanding the Pieces
Step 8: Make a hole in the centre of the dowel.
Making a Hole
Step 9: In the next step, you should insert the thread into the dowel.
Inserting the Thread
Step 10: Now, measure the leather size required to take a seat. You can measure the dowels installed in the chair.
Measuring the Stool
Measuring the Leather
Step 11: Use an edge Beveler and wooden slicker to give a finished look at the edges.
Using Edge Beveler
Using Wooden Slicker
Step 12: Attach the leather in loops that will wrap the dowels.
Wrapping the Dowels
Step 13: The next step is to apply Neatsfoot oil to the leather.
Applying the Neatsfoot Oil
Step 14: Now, install the rivets in the leather seat.
Installing the Rivets
Step 15: In the following step, you must apply a satin wipe-on polyurethane finish to give finishing to the wood.
Finishing the Wood
Step 16: The last step is to assemble all the pieces and enjoy the modern walnut and leather stool.
Modern Walnut and Leather Stool
Things To Remember
- Make sure you wear all the safety gear while working.

Saquib Siddiqui is a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in science projects and experiments. Saquib’s work focuses on integrating scientific concepts with practical applications, making complex ideas accessible and exciting for learners of all ages. In addition to his practical work, Saquib has authored several articles, research papers, and educational materials.
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