This little project was born out of necessity. I had been using an old dental stool in the workshop for years and always wanted to replace it with something more stable that didn’t roll. It was designed around a 1” threaded rod and an old data plate that I found on ebay. I needed a seatback that would flow with the emblem so I paid a visit to my favorite salvage yard and found this old shovel head. The shape of the handle didn’t have the right curvature so I chopped off the head, reversed it and welded it back together. I used a solution of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and salt to give it a nice aged patina. A few coats of poly and she’s now ready for service.