Popular Post Mick S Posted February 22, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I've wanted to build one of these for some time, but didn't have a lathe. I took a turning class with the very talented Laura Yeats last fall and thought it would be a great opportunity to get it done. I worked off modified plans in Popular Woodworking, adding almost 7" to the height of Christopher Schwarz' plans. I used a bunch of mesquite offcuts from previous projects. I ordered the leather package from Texas Heritage Woodworks, Jason Thigpen. Well worth the money IMO. Superb workmanship and detail. I didn't shoot many photos along the way. It was mostly a turning project, otherwise pretty simple. It really comfy! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Super nice work Mick! I really like that chair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Very nice looking project Mick. When you say you ordered the leather package does that mean all the leather work was complete other then you affixing it to the chair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 That's a beauty Mick, and I love the leather work. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Really nice! Hoe do you like turning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 31 minutes ago, Chet said: Very nice looking project Mick. When you say you ordered the leather package does that mean all the leather work was complete other then you affixing it to the chair? Yes. Turnkey package including all the mounting hardware. 16 minutes ago, Mark J said: Really nice! Hoe do you like turning? Love it, but that's the problem. I did a good bit of turning years ago, but know what a rabbet hole it can be. I look at your work in wonder and know that if/when I bite off and get a lathe it will be all she wrote for furnituremaking for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Very cool Mick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Very interesting project. Well done. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I love the idea, that over time the leather will no doubt stretch some. And those belts will give you a way to tighten things up again. Now that's cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Looks awesome, Mick! Is the back free to swivel, as it appears in the frame pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 This is an awesome chair. Looks quite comfortable as well as stylish. Does the suspension style of the seat put much pressure on the back of your leg with the front rail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Awesome. Is that the one CS had on Woodwrights Shop where he shows how all legs would self level on non-flat terrain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Chestnut said: This is an awesome chair. Looks quite comfortable as well as stylish. Does the suspension style of the seat put much pressure on the back of your leg with the front rail? That's what the cross strap is for - relieves the front stretcher pressure. Very comfy! 33 minutes ago, vinnyjojo said: Awesome. Is that the one CS had on Woodwrights Shop where he shows how all legs would self level on non-flat terrain? Yes. No glue so it conforms to the floor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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