Okay, so I saw this “Joe Rogan Stool” thing floating around the internet and, honestly, I was curious. I mean, the guy talks for hours on end, so he’s gotta be comfortable, right? I decided to dig in and see what all the fuss was about, maybe even try to build one myself.
First, I spent some time just watching clips of the Joe Rogan Experience. I wanted to see this stool in action. It’s not like a regular bar stool, it’s… lower, more robust-looking. It’s definitely got this industrial vibe.
Next, I hit up some forums and online woodworking groups. I figured if anyone knew the specifics, it’d be them. And sure enough, I found some threads discussing it. Turns out, it’s not some super-secret, custom-made thing. People were actually building their own!
The basic idea is pretty simple. It is a low stool, made of steel pipe. I gathered the following materials:
- Some steel pipes. I got these from old furniture.
- A circular piece of wood for the seat. I just used a scrap piece I had lying around.
- Some pipe fittings (flanges, mostly) to connect everything.
- Welding equipment. (Okay, this part was a little tricky, but it works)
The Build
The construction was… well, let’s just say it involved a lot of trial and error. I started by cutting the steel pipes to the right length. I’m not gonna lie, measuring wasn’t my strong suit, so there was some re-cutting involved.
Then, I screwed the flanges onto the ends of the pipes. This part was relatively easy, thankfully. The flanges are what you use to attach the legs to the seat and the floor.
Next came the slightly trickier part: attaching the seat. I drilled some holes in the wood and used bolts to secure it to the top flanges. I made sure to use some washers to distribute the weight evenly.
I tested out the stool. And… success! It was surprisingly sturdy. It’s definitely low to the ground, which, I guess, is part of the appeal. It makes you feel… grounded, somehow.
It’s not the prettiest thing in the world, but it’s functional. And it definitely gives off that “Joe Rogan” vibe. Would I recommend building one? If you’re handy and you’re a fan, sure, why not? It’s a fun little project. And hey, maybe it’ll help you sit through those epic three-hour podcasts.
