Popular Post RichardA Posted January 9, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 You're starting to make Drew look a bit like a tortoise. The rest of us are still trying to learn how to spell our names. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I like the way you say “we” when you perform a function. Makes me fell like I’m there and part of it. However, if you make a mistake, try to remember to make it singular. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted January 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Coop said: I like the way you say “we” when you perform a function. Makes me fell like I’m there and part of it. However, if you make a mistake, try to remember to make it singular. Glad it makes you feel included Coop, but I was under the asumption you were building one along with me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 I gave it some thought but that was a fleeting moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bmac Posted January 11, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Moving ahead and I'm really pleased with the progress. Completed the front leg joints. I left them bulky to have flat surfaces for the routing, after the routing I placed my pattern over the leg and shaped them some. In this pic the leg on the right has already had a visit with the bandsaw and the one one the left is headed there. Both side supports after bandsawing, starting to take shape; Front legs went quickly; And I think we are starting to see the chair form, but still bulky; Next I did an offset turning of the front legs, following the same steps as the Maloof Rocker. Then cut out the front and back seat cross supports. Dominoed the front joint and it's looking good; And the money shot; I'm really happy how it looks. Still way bulky in some places and I need to attach the back seat support. Also need the back cross supports and headrest cut out. Once thats done and those pieces are fitted I'll meet again with the upholstery guy and get the shaping tools out. This is going way more smoothly than I thought, hoping I'm not overlooking something. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Bmac, you’re the pro and I’m merely an observer but, the back legs in the last pic sure look fragile. I’m sure the thickness is what you’re depending on? This is definately a question and not a critique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted January 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Well I think your observation is spot on for that pic, but I think that pic is a little deceiving. They are still 2" wide. I'll reduce the width to about 1.5" and won't change them thickness wise much if at all. I think the finally dimension of those back legs at the tip will be 1.5" x 1", I'm ok with that. For example I turned the front legs to 1.25" at the base. We'll see but I appreciate the observation. Maybe I should put a max weight sign on the chair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 Wow that came together quick once you had your research done! Nice job using the grain to your advantage on those curves that will help in the strength dept as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bmac Posted January 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12, 2020 Busy weekend and not much time in the shop for me. Did take a nice cherry and walnut tree down so I've got some more logs to mill. Need to feed the habit and stay 2 years ahead. Worked alot on the bottom portion of the chair. Have really been racking my brain about how to handle the seat opening. My upholstery guy said just router out a ledge inside the opening for the seat to drop onto. But I did not feel comfortable routing out that groove with all the curves and back by the leg stem the ledge needs to be deeper. I needed to do something as the side rails were too wide and looked way too bulky. Also did not want a square corner in the front part of the seat were the cushion drops in. So I took a deep breath and I struck a .5" wide line on the inside edge of the side legs where the seat will rest. Over to the bandsaw and cut along the line. Looks a lot better now; So I like the width of the side rails now and I was happy how I blended in the side pieces to the front support and the back support; Now I have a nice outline and the proper width in my seat frame. I plan to glue and screw strips for the seat to rest on. Need to talk with my guy on how far down on the frame to place the strips. Here I'm trying one in; So that was a big step forward. I also did some bandsawing and shaping of the seat frame. You can see her it's looking a lot more refined; I also tapered the back legs, here's hoping @Coop I got enough meat. Quick note about design. I am remaking the side back supports. They were just too short for my liking. I started to play with them and the headrest and the cross supports and it did not look good too me. Going to increase length 4". This will mean the chair will be approx 43" high, the original was 40" high but my seat does not slope back and as low as the original. I think that's were the porportions got thrown off. Thanks for looking. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Yes sir, I think you have substantial. I think you could have close encounters in that chair without a problem! . A Woodworking friend called yesterday after watching a Popular Woodworking video or something similar, on the Maloof rocker and asked if I watched it. I told him no, as we have Bmac. I had to explain. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 16 hours ago, Bmac said: Need to talk with my guy on how far down on the frame to place the strips. Here I'm trying one in; My opinion is have the upholstery frame sit only 1/4" at most below the frame. It's not very comfortable when the cushion compresses and you feel the hard wooden edge on the back of your leg. This is going to depend on the thickness of the upholstery though. The nice part is if you install it lower you can always shim the upholstery frame up but you can't really shim it down. I've shimmed up the upholstery frame on my Morris chairs already to get a better fit than i originally built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted January 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Emailed with my upholstery guy and he wants it down about 1/2". He said he'll be using webbing and flexible backing for the seat cushion. You're right, you can always shim it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 I may have missed it have you decided what type of fabric you are going to use for the upholstery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted January 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 I haven't spoken to the upholstery guy yet, but I'm thinking I will try to replicate the look of the original. Of course I'm open to suggestions though. What do people think? I don't think leather would look good, but I could be wrong. I'm partial to blue, but I like a green tone more when paired walnut. Anyone have an opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 You can get colored leather, some of the aniline dyed leather is quite color fast and should hold it's color well over time. My thought is that fabric is the better choice, though this would probably depend on the surroundings. The style and era of furniture is well suited to a fabric. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 The only "furniture" I prefer in leather is a saddle. I would vote for a high quality fabric. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 I agree with fabric. I like leather when it’s walking down the sidewalk! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 I have two huskies I like leather everywhere lol. Having said that I think cloth would look better on this chair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted January 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Thanks guys for reaffirming my thoughts. I actually really like the fabric that is on the one I'm copying, it also should fit into our color scheme. I esp like there is a hint of blue in the fabric. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 3:40 AM, Bmac said: Thanks guys for reaffirming my thoughts. I actually really like the fabric that is on the one I'm copying, it also should fit into our color scheme. I esp like there is a hint of blue in the fabric. After having it on my Morris chair for a month I think you should give mohair a look. Its not like back in the day were the choices were gray and gray, now there are quite a large number of colors... and after looking at a lot of them I went with gray but they did have some nice blues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bmac Posted January 20, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Finally got some time in the shop and I'm navigating new territory right now. I've got the bottom or "base of the chair glued up. I've also got the back of the chair glued up. Just need to glue these together then start on the arms; I've lengthened the back supports and it looks much better to my eye. Everything is fitting together great and before i move to the next step I need some approval from the upholstery guy. I've got the seat supports squared away for the seat cushion and they are glued in place. The supports for the back cushion are a little tricky. My guy want supports attached to the frame but with some space between the supports and the frame. Here's what I've mocked up waiting for his approval, nothing is glued yet with the supports so I can change them it he wants. I'm using hickory for the supports, thought there wasn't a tougher wood out there; I've got about 1/4" space all the way around and I'll glue it to the frame using small 1" blocks, the blocks in the picture are larger than what I plan to use; I've also cut the cushion supports to match the curve and sweep in the back; A couple pics with the back clamped to the base; Also been working on the sanding and shaping and I'm really happy how it's turning out. Once I'm done this chair I will have learned so much in doing chairs with upholstery and I'm very excited to add this to my skill set. After this chair I'll be dreaming of all the new possibilities for future chairs! Thanks for looking. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 That last pic is awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Wow that looks great Bmac! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Inspirational! Chairs of any kind are a hurdle I have not developed the confidence to leap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 A chair junkie. Who'd have thought that was a thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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