I'm retired and bored . . .

[lowell holmes]

and I have built both these chairs.

https://www.sustainlife.org/product-...aking-courses/

I have made three craftsman rockers and five Brazos rockers.

I need a new design to build.

Any suggestions?

[Mikail Khan]

Windsor chair

Hal Taylor rocker

[roger wiegand]

Maloof style sculptured rocker-- maybe a two seat settee style. Or perhaps a table to set next to the rockers. Or an upholstered style chair in any style ranging from art nouveau to MCM.

[John TenEyck]

Maybe something besides chairs?

John

[Andrew Hughes]

When I get caught up on my list of builds I make boxes. There’s just no end to box designs

[lowell holmes]

I also made the Windsor chair in that collection. I would have to buy a lathe or do you think I it would be feasible to make hexagons and then plane then plane and spoke shave the edges to round? Have any of you done that?

[Bill Dufour]

Morris chair that reclines? Find the cushions first and modify the design so they fit.
Bill D.

[Jamie Buxton]

Queen Anne highboy. Carved cockle shell and all. That will keep you busy for quite a while.

[Jacob Reverb]

Morris chair that reclines? Find the cushions first and modify the design so they fit.
Bill D.

That's what I was going to suggest. Those look like nice chairs.

[John K Jordan]

... I would have to buy a lathe or do you think I it would be feasible to ...

I recommend adding a lathe! Not only can you turn legs and such but zillions of other things. Never be bored again.

JKJ

[Dick Mahany]

I recommend adding a lathe! Not only can you turn legs and such but zillions of other things. Never be bored again.

JKJ

Truer words have never been spoken

[Frederick Skelly]

A lathe is a good idea Lowell. Harbor Freight sells one for about $300 (less if coupon) plus another $60 for tools. I have one and it's a pretty nice (basic) machine.

An off the wall idea that I stumbled on when I was bored myself recently: chip carving. If your hands are in pretty good shape (no arthritis, etc) it will cost less than $100 to get started.

Fred

[Edwin Santos]

Lowell,
What if you took up pencil and paper and set about coming up with your own designs? You could use pieces that appeal to you as a jumping off point.

I would think for yourself and your family, original pieces that were designed by you would have a special meaning. Original design takes you into the realm of models, mock-ups, iterative design refinements, but incredibly rewarding and 100% yours.

Release the Kraken!

Edwin

[David Buchhauser]

and I have built both these chairs.

https://www.sustainlife.org/product-...aking-courses/

I have made three craftsman rockers and five Brazos rockers.

I need a new design to build.

Any suggestions?

Or maybe get into some metal working projects to augment your woodworking skills.
David

[Prashun Patel]

Lowell, You can certainly make an octagon round with spokeshaves.

I've gotten a lot of satisfaction doing some green woodworking this last couple years.

I also enjoy my lathe. It gives me options in the flat world, but also allows me to use a lot of 'found' wood. I hesitate to recommend getting a lathe though, because it really can be addictive and a $$ sink. It's a wonderful complement to the flat work we do, tho. I'd recommend you visit a local turning club. The first meeting(ish) is usually free and the communities are usually SO helpful, I bet you'll be able to find a used lathe, used tools, and tutelage quite easily.