Greene & Greene Gamble House Dining Chairs

[Robert Cherry]

Robert,
Absolutely stunning work!!! I lived in the Gamble house for a year in college and honestly believe these chairs have truly represent G&G to the highest level.
Kudos- Bill

Thanks Bill. If I got the opportunity to live in a G&G home I’d probably never go outside.

[Patrick Kane]

I cant imagine making 15 of something at once. I might have to step away from woodworking after accomplishing something like that. I remember how annoyed I was at times while working on a pair of Morris chairs and ottomans. How did you track your hours? I typically clock in and out on my notepad that has my drawings and design notes on it. I just find it interesting to know how long i actuall spent working on something. 600 man hours is incredible though.

The one photo of the profile of the crest rail is superb.

[Robert Cherry]

I cant imagine making 15 of something at once. I might have to step away from woodworking after accomplishing something like that. I remember how annoyed I was at times while working on a pair of Morris chairs and ottomans. How did you track your hours? I typically clock in and out on my notepad that has my drawings and design notes on it. I just find it interesting to know how long i actuall spent working on something. 600 man hours is incredible though.

The one photo of the profile of the crest rail is superb.

Yeah, I’ve been taking a break since finishing them.

I track time with a printed sheet that captures the part, operation, materials & tools used and time. Helps me understand how long these projects really take. It also ties back to how I plan a big project, I like to think through all of the steps before I cut any wood to be sure I have the order right (do I cut the mortises before, or after this next step?). I usually have the steps spelled out already on the sheets, the fill in the time as I make the parts. I’m sure I missed logging some time as well, so I suspect the 600 hrs. Is low.

[Mike Allen1010]

One of the most impressive and challenging projects I've seen on SMC!!

I really admire their concentration and focus you demonstrated on a project of this scope/scale – a lifetime achievement to be proud of! Thanks so much for sharing.

Best, Mike

[Lee Schierer]

Wow, very nice work. I really like the detail on the splats.

[Robert Cherry]

Thanks guys. They were a lot of fun to make and a lot of work. Happy to have them out of my shop!

[roger wiegand]

Wow. Just wow.

Beautiful chairs, perfectly executed.

[Robert Cherry]

Thanks Roger