Simple Truth (foot stool)

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This design is based on a Lamella Barrel Truss. It can be made out of four different woods, Apple, White Birch, Eucalyptus (shown), and Purpleheart. The frame connects together with a glued finger joint at the corners. The truss ribs connect with a glued lap join and has a glue coated pin wedge in the middle of each. The ends of the truss ribs connect to the frame with a modified finger joint. Each of the legs connect to the truss via cut outs that hold the intersection joint , and a cap with cut outs that slides over the legs and is welded in place. The legs are made up of either polished or brushed stainless steel. The outside diamiter of the frame is five feet, and the ribs are spaced one foot from center of lap joint to center on lap join. The frame width is 8”-4” for the couch, 3’-4” for the chair and foot stool, and 5’-4” for the coffee table. Each frame is covered with a tension fabric stretched out to cover the curve. The coffee table has a pike of 1/2” thick glass on top of it.