A fun winter project with spokeshaves, rasps, fret saw, hand saws, hand planes, carving gouges....
chair queen anne.jpg
A fun winter project with spokeshaves, rasps, fret saw, hand saws, hand planes, carving gouges....
chair queen anne.jpg
Awesome!! Once again
It’s at top of over the top! Isn't that your own design ? I suggest making 7 more of them !
Great looking so far.
jtk
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Stellar job, Mark. Beyond amazing. Really great craftsmanship.
Well done!! I wouldn’t want to guess the number of hours you have invested. What wood did you use?
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Thanks everyone! Mel, it is not my own design...maybe an original in a future chair. John, it is mahogany. The project required 16/4 stock because of the curves on the rear legs/stiles/back. I had been practicing on basswood which carves like butter. Mahogany is a bit harder, but still not difficult. I have a lot of cherry in my area and I may try that next.
Beautiful work Mark. Not easy to find decent Mahogany anymore, did you get it from Irion?
Fabulous! What is your plan for the seat? Will look forward to seeing the completed project.
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Wow! Just wow!
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Working on the slip seat
seat 1.jpg poplar frame
seat 2.jpg jute webbing
seat 3.jpg
seat 4.jpg Burlap over jute
Are you going to do it with rubberized horsehair filling in the traditional way or use modern foam with batting?
Dave Anderson
Chester, NH