Hello Everyone,
My name is Doug Roper. I make and teach Windsor and Ladderback chairs. Most of my chairs are constructed with hand tools using traditional methods and techniques. Drawknives and spokeshaves are my tools of the trade.
I found this site while doing some research and was impressed with the amount of information everyone shared. I look forward to participating and the opportunity to join in the exchange.
Learning to navigate through a web site can be a frustrating experience. Getting from forum to forum…no problem just point and click, posting a reply…usually easy but attaching a picture…well, that’s at the steep end of my learning curve.
With this in mind, I thought I’d try my hand at posting and attaching a picture of a cherry ladderback rocker. This chair is constructed with steam bent rear legs and back slats, rockers attached with bridle joints, a seat of woven hickory bark (herringbone pattern) and an oil finish.
Thanks for the welcome and please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions…Doug Roper Chairmaker
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