Hi people.
Thought I would give Chas. a bit more work. :lol:
My design, my work, and according to 'er indoors, it's staying in our house. :x
Had a part rotted oak log, approx. 200mm dia. x 600mm long and came up with this idea to use it. Wood has been air dried for over 1 year.
Made a rough sketch, and drawing with sizes and came up with these bits. Overall size to be - width = 435mm. depth = 340mm. height = 300mm.
Had to stabilize some pieces because of the rot, used Ronseal wood hardener. After turning I oiled the parts, (3 coats) making sure I left the glue end clear. I then cut off the nibs left on the top of the legs which had been used for the tail centre, and sanded smooth. Oiled the top of the legs, then finished all with a coat of paste wax.
Frame glued up, then left overnight to cure.
As it was my first time using 'rush' on a new seat I used synthetic paper rush. Basically for ease, and cost
in case I made a mess-up. Did the seat twice. Partially each time, kept making the mistake of pulling the cord too tight. Got it right at the third attempt.
The final result.
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It now sits in our sitting room. The main reason for the exercise was that I have had some oak drying for the last 2 years with which I intend making a set of 6 dining chairs to match our table. Wish me luck!
(Have moved the pics. to another hosting site, let's hope this stays with us.)
Thought I would give Chas. a bit more work. :lol:
My design, my work, and according to 'er indoors, it's staying in our house. :x
Had a part rotted oak log, approx. 200mm dia. x 600mm long and came up with this idea to use it. Wood has been air dried for over 1 year.
Made a rough sketch, and drawing with sizes and came up with these bits. Overall size to be - width = 435mm. depth = 340mm. height = 300mm.
Had to stabilize some pieces because of the rot, used Ronseal wood hardener. After turning I oiled the parts, (3 coats) making sure I left the glue end clear. I then cut off the nibs left on the top of the legs which had been used for the tail centre, and sanded smooth. Oiled the top of the legs, then finished all with a coat of paste wax.
Frame glued up, then left overnight to cure.
As it was my first time using 'rush' on a new seat I used synthetic paper rush. Basically for ease, and cost
in case I made a mess-up. Did the seat twice. Partially each time, kept making the mistake of pulling the cord too tight. Got it right at the third attempt.The final result.
/
/
It now sits in our sitting room. The main reason for the exercise was that I have had some oak drying for the last 2 years with which I intend making a set of 6 dining chairs to match our table. Wish me luck!
(Have moved the pics. to another hosting site, let's hope this stays with us.)
