windsor side /dining chair

[Michelle Rich]

Phew! This is the last of the dining chairs I have to make for my dining table. It has taken me years to turn the table undercarriage, and then all the chairs. I am glad I am done. Many days, I wondered if I would get the whole project done.
Multiple woods, and paint. I think I can now go sit down and relax!

[Bill Hensley]

Congrats on quite an achievement! If they all look as good as that one then you've definitely earned some down time. Go enjoy!

[charlie knighton]

very nice, Michelle

thanks for the tip on the book, i got a notice this morning it has shipped, not saying i will complete one, just that i want to learn how to try to make one











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[Michelle Rich]

terrific, Charlie. Ask your library for the others I suggested. Everyone does it differently, and great ideas in each one.

[Bruce Markwardt]

Very nice. I have built several Windsor chairs and appreciate the time commitment it takes to complete one.

[Fred Belknap]

Michelle that is a beautiful chair, I always admire a chair like that and the work that it takes to make one. Honestly they look kind of frail.

[Michelle Rich]

Hi Fred..all wood is rived, thus making the chair much stronger than they might appear. the old bodgers knew their stuff!

[Bruce Markwardt]

They are both durable and comfortable. Also very light weight. I use one of mine as my shop chair.

[Fred Belknap]

Hi Fred..all wood is rived, thus making the chair much stronger than they might appear. the old bodgers knew their stuff!

Michelle, what does "all wood is rived" mean? I have heard the term and heard of riving knives but just what it is I don't know. They are beautiful and I can understand how much work there is in making one. I'm not knocking your work, just curious.:)

[Michelle Rich]

Fred: rived means logs are split down the grain lines. If one saws, then grain runs out the pieces, with no concern for strength. i.e. the little thin back spindles are very strong and have some flex.

[BILL DONAHUE]

Very impressive! It's both beautiful and practical and shows that you have a lot of talent and tenacity. Also, I'm impressed by the fact that you post at 4:56 A.M.

[Michelle Rich]

Bill: guess I slept in this morning !! :D

[Dick Latshaw]

Michelle, have you seen the videos on Windsor chair making on Curtis Buchanan's web site? Interesting and informative stuff, and a lot of effort on his part to put them together. I followed his finishing schedule for milk paint for a chair and a table I made last year. Turned out nice.

[charlie knighton]

Fred: rived means logs are split down the grain lines. If one saws, then grain runs out the pieces, with no concern for strength. i.e. the little thin back spindles are very strong and have some flex.

thanks for asking Fred, thanks for the answer Michelle.....i have not even got my book and learning very important aspect to chair making

[Michelle Rich]

Dick: no I haven't..but thanks for the info..I should probably go see it

[Michelle Rich]

Charlie: you might find the video: Making a Chair from a Tree by John Alexander. GREAT video. If you can find the book, you will be lucky. It might be out of print. the video shows you from tree to chair, and how to split & spokeshave everything

[Dick Latshaw]

Dick: no I haven't..but thanks for the info..I should probably go see it

Plan on spending some time. There are 51 videos. :) Starts with a visit to his wood guy to get some logs, and finishes with putting some wax on the completed chair. Fascinating material, at least to me.

[Timothy Mann]

That is beautiful Michelle, any chance we could see photos of the chairs and table together?

[charlie knighton]

you might find the video: Making a Chair from a Tree by John Alexander. GREAT video. If you can find the book, you will be lucky.

amazon and half.com both have used and new books of that title, only thing even the used books are more than i want to put out at this time. i might try the library, if they do not have it they can order it from another library


how to split & spokeshave everything i have 2 spokeshaves but only have used them to take bark off a blank, i thought you would turn most items???? i normally use a maul and splitters to seperate wood with the grain, chainsaw crossgrain, i use the band saw only for small stuff

[Steve Vaughan]

WOW, Michelle, that's beautiful! You deserve a break! How many hours - from riving for a single chair to finished painting - any guess? I'm sure it felt like a ka-zillion!

[Baxter Smith]

It is always a treat to see your chairs Michele!