Here are some of the chairs that i have made this year. I feel as if I am really starting to get the process refined, and getting consistent results.
Let me know what you think
-Brian
Here are some of the chairs that i have made this year. I feel as if I am really starting to get the process refined, and getting consistent results.
Let me know what you think
-Brian
Brian,
Those chairs are awlsome
I like your designs and Im sure the workmanship is of a high level. On close inspection I find most new windsors over worked
and too expensive. Would like to see someone allow some flaws, even some tearout ,and produce them as fast as the old
ones were done. Maker and buyer would,I think, benefit.
Those are exquisite! Bravo!
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
Mel,
Modern buyers do not go for the flaws.
They have no concept of the history or production of these chairs. That's just the way it is.
Contemporary woodwork has to be flawless inside and out
thank you for your input
-Brian
Great looking chairs Brian,Thanks for showing them to us.Aj
They really are beautiful and quite distinctive, hope they do well for you. Your chairs are unquestionably more formal and
elegant most and my lament might have been more useful with more standard fare.
Fantastic stuff, Brian. I love your work!
~ Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.
Beautiful design and execution to detail.
Wonderful design and craftsmanship.
Best Regards,
Gordon
"Starting to get the process refined..." ??? Looks to me more like the work of a Jedi Master.
Regards,
Marty
"Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity" - anon
The last version, in black - that's elegant.
You've almost got it to essential elements.
It has subtle flair.
When I make things, I tend to include anything I can think of.
kudos
Outstanding work, absolutely fine craftsmanship. Steam bending on those high backs, each of those take a few attempts?
Thanks for the praise and comments guys.
Kyle, i haven't had any issues with bending the continuous arms. I have broken a couple, but i determined it was due to wood degradation. As long as the blank is prepared correctly, carefully following the grain at the three bending points, It's no problem.
Jim, i guess that i have been working toward removing things more than adding them lately. If you notice on the two red chairs, they still have a flat spindle deck. On the others i have removed it and gone to a smooth transition right up to the edge.
-Brian
Last edited by Brian Millspaw; 11-18-2014 at 7:11 AM.
Amazing work! Bottom left one looks like it wants to get up and walk away on its own! I love the design and character these have!