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Thread: Building Wegner's "The Chair" .
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28th July 2014, 12:27 AM #181
The Chair is finished
The seat has been woven and now the chair is complete.
For those interested in the weaving process, details are included in the final chapter: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furnitu...gTheChair.html
For now, I present the final pictures ..
A comparison with the original chair … I think the weaving creates a lighter feeling. What do you think?
Thank you all for your support and encouragement along this journey.
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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28th July 2014, 06:24 AM #182
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28th July 2014, 09:08 AM #183
So as you eased your body into this chair, with a glass or cup of appropriate celebratory beverage in hand, did the trials of the journey give way to the triumph of arrival?
A heroic effort - I would have given up on the 'hand tools only & exact facsimile' stipulation at several points, myself, but you stuck to your vows. Congratulations!
What's next??
Cheers,IW
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28th July 2014, 10:31 AM #184
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28th July 2014, 03:07 PM #185Senior Member
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28th July 2014, 04:39 PM #187
That is a looker.
About now you wife should decide another couple would really round out the room.
Cheers,
Paul
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28th July 2014, 06:35 PM #188
It was only at the moment that I lowered my bum onto the seat and put my entire weight (80 kg) onto it, that the chair became The Chair. I could not believe how strong and taut it felt. Keep in mind that this is the first chair I have built, and I really did not know what to expect.
And then I was amazed that it was so comfortable. My wife said that she could not tell the difference from the original. My bottom says the padded seat is softer, but my head says that the woven seat will bed in over time, and I think it is prettier. But I am biased!
Will I make more? Not this way! I may be a little touched but I am not nuts. The next piece is a chest of drawers for my wife. It will be different and a challenge. What other reason to do this stuff? Then I want to start on a Windsor chair or two.
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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28th July 2014, 06:55 PM #189
After the Wegner, they'll be a doddle. Now your talking about chairs that are meant for simple construction - no weird finger-joints in the backs of those!
I thought you'd be graduating to something like chairs done with traditional Chinese joinery.....
Cheers,IW
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28th July 2014, 08:09 PM #190
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28th July 2014, 09:13 PM #191
I like the weaving. I think that was a better choice than the cushion. structurally too I suppose.
very noice.
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3rd August 2014, 01:04 PM #192
Derek
Congratulations on staying on track to the finish, and the very nice result.
I think your decision to change the seat to a woven one was a good one I have not tried Danish cord myself, I think it will prove as comfortable as cane which I have done and like. Where did you source the Danish Cord ?
Windsor's are also a nice comfortable chair and there are many styles to choose from. However, have you thought of putting your own mark on " The Chair " perhaps using Chinese joinery ( then you would not need to worry over which Glue to use ) Additionally reduce the scantlings to make the chair lighter and conserve wood.
Regards
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3rd August 2014, 02:42 PM #193
Hi Basil
The danish cord came from Wickerworks in Lonsdale: Wicker Works
They are the only seller in Oz that I know about.
Chinese joinery! Why did I not think of that?!!
Regards from Perth
DerekVisit www.inthewoodshop.com for tutorials on constructing handtools, handtool reviews, and my trials and tribulations with furniture builds.
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3rd August 2014, 03:49 PM #194Skwair2rownd
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Superb marathon Derek!!
The result is something to cherish and I am pleased you did the woven seat.
bravabravabrava
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4th August 2014, 04:44 PM #195
Thanks Derek, There used to be many sources in Oz for caning supplies, I used a supplier in Sydney but they closed several years ago and I switched to a guy in Perth but I have been unable to contact him so I suspect he has also closed up.
I suspect that after " The Chair " you may find the simpler joints of the Windsors a tad boring. You will find lots of info and challenges in " Chinese Domestic Furniture by Gustav Ecke " Unfortunately the book has been translated into English so the challenges will be much reduced, although this may be offset with the difficulty of finding Ming period tools, which Lee Valley don't appear to have in stock .
Regards
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