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How Do You Cut Legs off Bar Stool?

How Do You Cut Legs off Bar Stool?

Shortening bar stool legs is a straightforward job when the marking and cutting are done in the right order. This guide sets out the full process: measuring each leg separately, scribing a line parallel to the floor on splayed frames, using masking tape and a mitre box for a square cut, then levelling and sealing the ends afterwards. We explain how to handle timber and metal tube differently, what to do when a footrest ends up too close to the floor, and which frames should never be cut at all. There is practical advice on floor protectors, touch up finishes and when replacing the stools makes more sense than modifying them. We also cover working safely with clamps and glasses, how to approach sled bases, cross braced frames and adjustable feet, and why every fixing should be rechecked a week after the job is finished, once the frame has settled into its new proportions under daily use....