Chair

[keithkarl2007]

I was thinking of trying to make a chair using this method. http://video.pbs.org/video/2172468729 I understand there could be a number of issues. Wood movement, cupping and possibly the weight exerted on the joints. What I had in mind was using material approx. 3" thick and maybe 15" wide. Are there any other issues I should be worried about?

 

[AndyT]

I don't know, but I would certainly be interested to follow your pictures of doing it!

It does sound a crazy idea at first, but who knows? Maybe it could work!

 

[keithkarl2007]

I don't know, but I would certainly be interested to follow your pictures of doing it!

It does sound a crazy idea at first, but who knows? Maybe it could work!

I thought it would look pretty good if it works out. Just have to decide on what stable wood to use, maybe something quarter-sawn but a board 15-16" wide and 3" thick quarter-sawn would be hard to get.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

The video won't play for me, but that's the bookstand make from one piece split into two the hard way, forming a hinge in the process, right ? Odd. I was looking at a chair at the Bodger's ball the weekend before last and the very same idea crossed my mind. I dismissed it on account of the strength required, particularly of the sort of cross-grain bit at the hinge. But it would be fun if it worked.

 

[keithkarl2007]

Yeah that's it. I'm definitely going to try it. I'll get some cheap timber and make a prototype and see how it goes, mainly to get an idea of the finished size and figure out the splay on the part that will open out for the legs.