Table and Chairs finished with pics

[Nate Rogers]

Here are some pics of the latest project, the table I built in the summer..
Just a basic shaker style dining table finished with waterlox original. The chairs were a bit more work, the design is based on several different chairs I have seen over the years. But basically I designed them, they are also in cherry, but with curly maple used in the back. I also finished them in waterlox to match the table. I would love feedback good or bad.

Thanks for looking
Nate

[Don Baer]

Nate;
Thats very nice work. Great design, fit and finish.

[Ted Shrader]

Nate -

I really like the contrast in the woods. Very nice highlight. Nice, simple design - very elegant.

Did you use a jig/pattern for the chairs?

Ted

[Nate Rogers]

Ted/Don
Thanks for the feedback, overall I was pretty satisfied with the chairs. To answer Ted's question, I mocked up the chairs out of poplar then built a jig out of plywood for the parts that were easily reproduced. Like the curved pieces around the bottom of the seat and the back legs. I then rough cut them with the band saw and used a trim bit to get the nice smooth curves. It was actually a pretty nice way of doing it, everything was VERY repeatable. I definately learned a great deal, certainly the largest project I have ever tackled. The best part is I can justify a new planer now, the old "lunchbox" planer is on it's last legs..Time to upgrade!!

Nate

[tod evans]

nice work nate! did i understand there`s a tersa head in your future?:)

[Jim Becker]

Looks great, Nate. It all works together very nicely. Great job!

[Ken Shoemaker]

Nate,

Outstanding work!!! The fit and finish are well done. (I think i'm guilty of stating the obvious...:rolleyes:) Also the use of the different woods lends a very please point of interest.

Nate, be pleased.. Well done!!!! I'm honored to see it... Ken

[Jason Tuinstra]

Nate, great looking work. Chairs are tough work. I'm used to only thinking about how the finished products looks. With a chair you have to worry about how it feels. Looks like you nailed it. The contrast is a nice touch and will only be amplified by time. Good job.

[Roger Everett]

Very nice Nate. They fit in quite well with the table, good matching set.
Roger

[David Fried]

Nate, it looks great! Not only wonderful woodworking but the chairs look comfortable and the table looks inviting. I can't imagine walking into the room and not sitting down! I really like the light colored wood in the middle of the table - it's subtle but makes the top more interesting.

Dave Fried