Willin Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Saw a bench-seat-chaise in a model home we liked, done in zebrawood. Photos attached, plus a pic of my Sketchup model for same. I was wondering how the crest rail might have been made. It is in two pieces with a joint to the L of the wishbone back piece. Might it have been steam-formed? And done so after being joined? What other alternatives might there be for doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 it was likely steam bent then joined with what looks like a simple butt joint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I don't know...I've worked with zebrawood and I can't imagine trying to bend the stuff. It's so hard and brittle and the grain runs every which way. If I had to guess, it was cut out of a blank and shaped. But I've been wrong before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown craftsman Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I don't like Zebra wood who ever designed and made that bench has some woodworking skills.The odd shape looks nice with a odd wood. Thanks for sharing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Well I hope if you're gonna build one of these you make some aesthetic changes. It's nicely crafted and the zebrawood looks cool, but it's about the most hideous design I've ever seen. Makes no sense visually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 But I've been wrong before. This is total BS Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 How many pieces are the curved piece made of? It is possible that the guy chose a piece of zebrawood that had a curved grain pattern, and simple cut the circular shape out of it. Being that zebrawood is a very tightly grained wood, there would be less concern of strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 The bench is kind of cool but clearly the stager did not "get it." I love he/she felt the need feminize it a bit with the fluffy pillow and books. Its like putting a doily on a nakashima table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I don't know where it came from, but this design is going around in several places. I agree that I don't "get it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Eric. said: Well I hope if you're gonna build one of these you make some aesthetic changes. It's nicely crafted and the zebrawood looks cool, but it's about the most hideous design I've ever seen. Makes no sense visually. That is my opinion as well. I actually flinched a bit when I saw the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I'm wondering how it would look or if it's even possible to use a piece of wood meant for bending, thin veneer with zebra wood, then bend it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willin Posted April 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 It seems the consensus that zebrawood will not bend well, so it was likely done as a build-up of parts joined, then sawn and shaped. My hardwood source has zebrawood in 4/4 and 8/4. I am going down tomorrow to get some cherry for a project, and might take a look at some zebra when there. Here are some more views of my Sketchup model of the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I get it now! 3 hours ago, Eric. said: Well I hope if you're gonna build one of these you make some aesthetic changes. It's nicely crafted and the zebrawood looks cool, but it's about the most hideous design I've ever seen. Makes no sense visually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 So how the hell are you to sit on that thing? One leg down with foot on the floor. The other leg up flat on the seat, toes pointed to ceiling. Can you say ........crotch shot? -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 3 minutes ago, AceHoleInOne said: So how the hell are you to sit on that thing? One leg down with foot on the floor. The other leg up flat on the seat, toes pointed to ceiling. Can you say ........crotch shot? -Ace- you don't sit on it. you reserve it for guests that you don't want to stay too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 2 minutes ago, Mike. said: you don't sit on it. you reserve it for guests that you don't want to stay too long. Dude, this is my minds eye with that chair/bench! -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 That bench and that girl look suitable for dining alfresco..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 36 minutes ago, wdwerker said: That bench and that girl look suitable for dining alfresco..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 2 hours ago, AceHoleInOne said: Dude, this is my minds eye with that chair/bench! -Ace- Ace I think this more your thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 10 minutes ago, Mike. said: Ace I think this more your thing. Mike, come on now! Take a look at the left hand. I must say though, you do have a keen eye and I like you for that. However, this has nothing to do with the layout of the bench and seating position. You must do better. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Just now, AceHoleInOne said: Mike, come on now! Take a look at the left hand. I must say though, you do have a keen eye and I like you for that. However, this has nothing to do with the layout of the bench and seating position. You must do better. -Ace- That left hand is not hers. She sat on some poor guy and that hand is his cry for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mike. said: That left hand is not hers. She sat on some poor guy and that hand is his cry for help. That's FF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 I picture someone petting thier stretched out Llama on that bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I think Llama would claim he is nobody's Llama, stretched out or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willin Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Someone has suggested that the design has elements of the classic Chinese chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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