Having spent the past couple of years building a house, doing the kitchen and trim, installing a proper shop and getting it working, it's time to get back into actually making stuff. My first real project in the new shop is a chair. I got the design from Fine Woodworking online and made some small variations. The only one that you can really see is the front legs, which are curved and tapered, instead of straight tapers. This is meant to be a prototype, with the intention to build a dining set. I am thinking of some variations for the final design. For example, a bit of curvature in the back legs from inside to outside. The back pieces are tapered, but not curved. I think it might create a more flowing look. All in all, I think it's an elegant design that feels comfortable to sit in. Comments are welcome, especially suggestions for alterations to the design for the final set. The finish so far is just oil and one coat of shellac, so it will have a more finished look when complete.
Chair Side.jpg
Chair Back.jpg
Chair Front.jpg
Thanks for looking
Hans