I am attaching photographs of a stool constucted in softwood using waste offcuts. I now intend to remake the stool in a quality hardwood most probably with through tenons (instead of dowels)

The footstool is used at the PC together with a cushion type tray on my lap and I can tell you it is very comfortable.

pic 1 stool, A=12" b=6 1/2" c=16mm d= 5 1/2" e= 4 1/4" f= 8 5/8"



pic 2 Yours truly at the PC using mouse with tray and footstool.




Photograph of a cushion tray (purchased)