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My original design was motivated to stop my legs from " dropping off " when I'd been kneeling on the
floor ! It was then pointed out by friends that it could be used whilst meditating . Having supplied
a number to a local group and altering my design slightly from some very useful feedback , I now make
and supply the designs illustrated here .
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I've kept the basic stool simple but flexible . There is the seat supported by a single leg . It has
a slightly convex curve running across the length of the seat . This curve sits nicely behind the legs
thus reducing any harsh edges . The support leg is raked forward and has a curved base . This means the
seat can be tilted back and forth to suit the user , there is no fixed angle to the seat .
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When using the Basic style , a need to maintain a triangular "foot print" is desirable . That is ,
your knees should be apart , thus making a triangle with your knees and support leg . I also suggest
that shoes should not be worn , that feet should be pointed , with your " big " toes touching behind
the support leg .
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The other style I now make ( The Deluxe ) , has two support legs but has the option of just using
one of those legs to form a Basic stool . The twin support legs mean the knees can be closer and the
need for the triangular " foot print " is less important .
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I had to twist the arm of a District Nurse to try one out ,she was convinced that her next stop would
be a Casualty department . It was most amusing to watch her apprehensive look slowly change to one of
relief and then to pleasure as she realised it was actually comfortable and apparently safe ! The same
thing happens at shows , plus no one will try it until I'm sitting on the floor safe and well with on
obvious damage to myself or my stool ! I tried to calculate the weight reduction on the knees when using
a stool , but found this varied depending how you positioned yourself . Enough to say that pressure on
your legs and weight on your knees can be greatly reduced when using the stool .
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I have given up attempting to list the possible application my stools could be put to , everybody I
talk to suggests yet another use for them . From telephone engineers to artist models , painting skirting
boards to meditation , the list is endless .
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I must add that I make each stool personally to order . I select the timber with the grain in mind
, trying to include at least a few knots . They are made in Pine and can be finished in a range of different
shades of Wax Polish , or left plain for you to finish as you wish . They are Flat packed and can be
assembled in a couple of minutes , which makes them ideal if you wish to take them on your travels .
If you have any other questions , please feel free to contact me by post or E-mail .
Mike
MB
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Ordering & Price Details
Stools :
£ 17.50 : Basic Meditation Stool
£ 21.50 : Deluxe
Stool
Packing & Postage :
£ 6.30 : UK
£ 8.30 : Eire
£ 18.50 : EU
£ 24.90 : USA &
Canada
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Delivery :
Please allow 28 Days from receipt of order .
Finish :
The finish will vary
depending on the timber grain .
Plain : Totally Untreated .
Beeswax Polish : Clear .
Beeswax
Polish : Antique Pine .
Tint-N-Wax : Light Oak .
Tint-N-Wax : Medium Oak .
Tint-N-Wax : Dark
Oak .
Overall Size :
Approx. 18" x 6" x 8" high .
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