Category Archives: 3-Seating-Benches-Stools-Chairs

3-Ply Moravian Chair-Part 4-Complete

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

The second chair went together pretty much as the first. The next bit of fabrication was the back panels that will eventually be upholstered.  These are simple squares of ply that will be secured with bolts and “T”-nuts.  A little … Continue reading →

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3-Ply Moravian Chair-Part 3

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

Since my last post I have managed to turn and fit the stretchers for the second chair.  I truly do enjoy the spring pole lathe.   Nothing like and hour at the lathe after work to rid the mind of … Continue reading →

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3-Ply Moravian Chair-Part 2

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Plywood sucks! I’ve been in the shop every chance I get working on these chairs (technically back stools).  Mostly things have progressed reasonably well.  The first thing I tackled was turning the six legs.  This is a first for me. … Continue reading →

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Welsh Staked Stool-Part 3-Complete

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

I assembled the remaining three stools and added the texture and wood burning as with the first.  There were a couple of folks with questions regarding the order of assembly, so I thought I would go over that a little … Continue reading →

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3-Ply Moravian Chair-Part 1

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

Well, its time to tackle a chair.  For my first chair you would think that I would opt for a proven and well documented design.  Nah, where is the fun in that? I’ve been kicking around an idea for a … Continue reading →

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Welsh Staked Stools-Part 2

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

With the legs at the ready, I moved on to tackle the seats.  The seats are from a construction grade SYP 2×12.  When working with construction lumber, you have to really plan ahead and possibly get a little creative in … Continue reading →

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Welsh Staked Stools-Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

I have been having a lot of fun with then lathe, but it is time to get back on track.  I have two new tables that are in desperate need of some sort of accompanying seating.  To that end my … Continue reading →

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