Matt Day
02-28-2008, 2:23 PM
My thread doesn't seem to be getting much attention in the Design Forum, so I thought I'd post here. I'd like some critiques and input on the general design of my dining chair: what looks right, what looks wrong, etc.
I have 2 general designs, one which has the back legs curved and one slanted. The dimensions on the slanted back leg ones are where I've accounted for the rake (slope front to back) of the seat.
Construction will be mostly floating tenons. I plan to make the curved back slats using bent lamination (my first attempt at it!). Also, I'll be adding corner blocks in the real thing for strength.
I plan to start cutting some 1/4" ply for templates soon, to begin construction of a mockup.
Does everything look pretty good? What do you all think? Do you like the curved or angled back leg? Too much angle/curve, too little?
Thanks for your input!
P.S. I can't seem to get sketchup to make one of the legs solid, so use your imagination! :) Also, I'll be adding corner blocks in the real thing for strength.
I have 2 general designs, one which has the back legs curved and one slanted. The dimensions on the slanted back leg ones are where I've accounted for the rake (slope front to back) of the seat.
Construction will be mostly floating tenons. I plan to make the curved back slats using bent lamination (my first attempt at it!). Also, I'll be adding corner blocks in the real thing for strength.
I plan to start cutting some 1/4" ply for templates soon, to begin construction of a mockup.
Does everything look pretty good? What do you all think? Do you like the curved or angled back leg? Too much angle/curve, too little?
Thanks for your input!
P.S. I can't seem to get sketchup to make one of the legs solid, so use your imagination! :) Also, I'll be adding corner blocks in the real thing for strength.