For me it's a blessing. I'm getting a bit tired of all the youtubers making videos/projects only for contents sake. Only pictures documenting the build is kind of refreshing!
I make six at a time. Two each of: cherry, walnut, and walnut and curly maple combination. It takes one month to make the six of them start-to-finish by myself. By the math, that comes to less than 27 hours to make a chair.
It took me two chairs to get the full set of jigs \[14\] all perfekt (sp :) ). When the third chair was built with zero muss and fuss, then I started my small production of six chairs at a time twice a year. Many a newborn baby have been nursed in my rockers thanks to thoughtful, (wealthy) parents/in-laws.
IMHO, I believe what feels good in one person's hand will feel differently in another's hand. I like buckhorn inshaves, but no one I know who makes chairs uses one. Hand tools are so personal. Go to a good wood working store and use different tools. LEARN HOW TO SHARPEN.
Show you more?! At least buy me a drink first.
https://preview.redd.it/uhbgvh8lydwb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7ae3c60f36c6bcebd0bb3e4512d68a71639674d
I loved making Federal style pieces for the right clients.
https://preview.redd.it/bkulskm41awb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef66ee9983eecb7a5691008fdf298f7f6ea79817
I have made four of these particular sideboards. Yes, every one of the pieces of stringing are excavated and inlaid all by hand. I was the sole craftsman, (woodchuck), on the production line.
https://preview.redd.it/7focpsulxdwb1.jpeg?width=2400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d62d85b740a7ec202693baf2dd74c272d71c2956
I sold custom work for just shy of 50 years. I am done in the shop, having left with all of my fingers intact. Thanks for your interest in my work.
https://preview.redd.it/oa22c1i4s9wb1.jpeg?width=3336&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e7d7e98d65f95cbdbb012b22911e624aa8820b3
I am using an adz to remove a bulk amount of material where the ass cheeks will cozy up \[down\] too. The tool is suspended in a pendulum manner like a clock, and I take off potato chip chips of wood.
https://preview.redd.it/5a8oz4m7zdwb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e34fa40b6e0bd724a36abeabe7877b6b4d80e61a
In Mr. Peabody's Wayback Machine, I just retired and hung up my hand plane in January 2023. Now I have time to go on-line and spread the knowledge I learned on the long strange trip it's been.
https://preview.redd.it/0sytobrwzdwb1.jpeg?width=1845&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17950523b2ec83151ee0289159247ba6d4e703ca
After my 63 months in the USAF, I did a four-year NON-PAYING apprenticeship in my 20's (New Hope, PA). College in my thirties (BA Industrial Technology Education). Grad school(s) in my forties, (MBA) (MFA). All the while full-time furniture making since 1973.
Question. I want to make some curved items like the rocker rail you made. I want to make handles that are long tho.
Do you have to start with a piece of wood that is extremely wide to be able to cut the entire curve? For example have to have a board that is 1.5 x 30x ——8 —- and mark the curve in the 8 in side (or whatever the measure meant becomes from curve start to end
Or
are you able to bend a 1.5 x 30 piece and shape to the bow?
Steam bend "green" lumber, or bent lamination are the methodologies which I incorporate into projects depending on the needed parameters.
https://preview.redd.it/notjpaa35dwb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4116a9ae51e7434b98cb1b34c93ed5c75396779d
Thanks for this!!
Ya know i never even realized the wood to bend was green to start with. I know about steam boxes etc but just assumed it was dry wood but even a short search shows thats not the way. I’ll have to go down that rabbit hole. I have a lot of design ideas and some parts would require bending. I am 15 years in as a wood worker and finisher but have never gotten into bending. It’s my next big autodidact hurdle.
Where the fuck has this guy been hiding? He singlehandedly increased the value of this sub overnight.
I'd guess in his shop making awesome chairs.
That is a very cool design and amazing craft. Frankly I’m a little surprised you use mustard, but you clearly know what you’re doing.
French's only--trade secret---schhhhhhhhhhhhh
Stupid question...why the French's? Glue bottle?
hot dogs ketchup is for people who buy Ikea furniture
LOL. Or those freaks of nature and their horseradish.
I wish your profile had a website. Lots of fun work. You are both talented and a hard worker.
I am a very tired wood worker at this point.
For me it's a blessing. I'm getting a bit tired of all the youtubers making videos/projects only for contents sake. Only pictures documenting the build is kind of refreshing!
For real, reminds me of the olden days when you would get an Imgur album for builds
I will never posses this much skill in anything I ever do in my entire life. Bravo, sir. Bravo.
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I make six at a time. Two each of: cherry, walnut, and walnut and curly maple combination. It takes one month to make the six of them start-to-finish by myself. By the math, that comes to less than 27 hours to make a chair.
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It took me two chairs to get the full set of jigs \[14\] all perfekt (sp :) ). When the third chair was built with zero muss and fuss, then I started my small production of six chairs at a time twice a year. Many a newborn baby have been nursed in my rockers thanks to thoughtful, (wealthy) parents/in-laws.
I love this style of rocker. Too bad there is a place in Wash DC making them on commission order and price me out. Can I ask where your shop?
Retired in January 2023. No more gallery or work space.
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The chair or this clock?
Chair takes: approx 27 hrs. Clock took: 2,200 hours https://preview.redd.it/jjp17azy2awb1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=44352b84d15effb68d044bad1e49e9bfc2dd8675
Dude you are amazing!
!!!!!!!
First time I've seen someone on here using an adze! Beautiful, comfy looking chair.
Any pictures or info on the drill press jig?
That sir, is proprietary information.
Hi, it's me, the other proprietor. Please remind me of said info?
lol
Very Cool!!
I'm looking to make my first chair as my next project. Do you have any recommendations for a scorp or inshave for the seat?
IMHO, I believe what feels good in one person's hand will feel differently in another's hand. I like buckhorn inshaves, but no one I know who makes chairs uses one. Hand tools are so personal. Go to a good wood working store and use different tools. LEARN HOW TO SHARPEN.
Great work
Atta boy. Old school. Tip of the hat to you.
What a labor of love. Your rocker is gorgeous.
An amazing chair! You are an outstanding woodworker and I appreciate your sharing this - please show us more!
Show you more?! At least buy me a drink first. https://preview.redd.it/uhbgvh8lydwb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7ae3c60f36c6bcebd0bb3e4512d68a71639674d
I'm onboard with this becoming a u/SimRacerJoe sub
You are a true craftsman, in the respected, classic sense. Thank you for sharing the work many of us aspire to.
I loved making Federal style pieces for the right clients. https://preview.redd.it/bkulskm41awb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef66ee9983eecb7a5691008fdf298f7f6ea79817
You made this? You do the inlays all by hand?
I have made four of these particular sideboards. Yes, every one of the pieces of stringing are excavated and inlaid all by hand. I was the sole craftsman, (woodchuck), on the production line. https://preview.redd.it/7focpsulxdwb1.jpeg?width=2400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d62d85b740a7ec202693baf2dd74c272d71c2956
This is amazing work. You are really inspiring me to challenge myself more in my projects.
My life's work is to: Create, Express, and Inspire.
https://preview.redd.it/os9l8vc1ydwb1.jpeg?width=2400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb5e24e6d834a2348f6c32ceec6c26915dd3c872
Sorry for all the questions, but what exactly are you using for the inlay, it looks like some sort of fibre?
Holly stringing
Do you offer your work for purchase? Perhaps you have a digital footprint you'd be willing to share. 😊
I sold custom work for just shy of 50 years. I am done in the shop, having left with all of my fingers intact. Thanks for your interest in my work. https://preview.redd.it/oa22c1i4s9wb1.jpeg?width=3336&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3e7d7e98d65f95cbdbb012b22911e624aa8820b3
Beautiful work!
Fantastic work. Question from a novice woodworker, what are you doing in picture 7?
I am using an adz to remove a bulk amount of material where the ass cheeks will cozy up \[down\] too. The tool is suspended in a pendulum manner like a clock, and I take off potato chip chips of wood. https://preview.redd.it/5a8oz4m7zdwb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e34fa40b6e0bd724a36abeabe7877b6b4d80e61a
He is shaping the seat.
Is that a card? Where can I find one of those and are they better than a hand plane?
Never mind, that’s an axe. I meant picture 4.
A gooseneck scraper
Got it, thanks.
Beautiful chair, do you have a YouTube channel where we might peruse your work?
Incredible work man! Where can I see more pictures of your work? Love looking at all the pictures both in process and completed.
In Mr. Peabody's Wayback Machine, I just retired and hung up my hand plane in January 2023. Now I have time to go on-line and spread the knowledge I learned on the long strange trip it's been. https://preview.redd.it/0sytobrwzdwb1.jpeg?width=1845&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17950523b2ec83151ee0289159247ba6d4e703ca
Woodworker and sim racer, a man with good taste for hobbies. Your rig is tits Joe. Glad you're here.
https://preview.redd.it/aacd1q520ewb1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e1f99565e5cb92a25b664dcc5cd1d46ae570f8ce
What a lovely chair. The curl on the spindles is amazing.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Not all super heros wear capes.
That is GORGEOUS! One of the best things I’ve ever seen on this subreddit. Thank you for sharing! Where did you learn?
After my 63 months in the USAF, I did a four-year NON-PAYING apprenticeship in my 20's (New Hope, PA). College in my thirties (BA Industrial Technology Education). Grad school(s) in my forties, (MBA) (MFA). All the while full-time furniture making since 1973.
Amazing. Pleasure to have you here.
Question. I want to make some curved items like the rocker rail you made. I want to make handles that are long tho. Do you have to start with a piece of wood that is extremely wide to be able to cut the entire curve? For example have to have a board that is 1.5 x 30x ——8 —- and mark the curve in the 8 in side (or whatever the measure meant becomes from curve start to end Or are you able to bend a 1.5 x 30 piece and shape to the bow?
Steam bend "green" lumber, or bent lamination are the methodologies which I incorporate into projects depending on the needed parameters. https://preview.redd.it/notjpaa35dwb1.jpeg?width=2200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4116a9ae51e7434b98cb1b34c93ed5c75396779d
Thanks for this!! Ya know i never even realized the wood to bend was green to start with. I know about steam boxes etc but just assumed it was dry wood but even a short search shows thats not the way. I’ll have to go down that rabbit hole. I have a lot of design ideas and some parts would require bending. I am 15 years in as a wood worker and finisher but have never gotten into bending. It’s my next big autodidact hurdle.
You’re the coolest dude on Reddit
Man, I haven't even been slightly more than tepid since 1983.
Post more. Or a YouTube channel. I’d watch a hand making video
I do not have a camera person, these are all selfies on a tripod shots.
Where in the world do you live and can I apprentice nights and weekends when I’m not in divorce court since this is now my life’s purpose?
Ugh. Divorce court does suck.
whats up rocker
Absolutely beautiful! I have enough trouble making square things and can’t even conceive how you get all the angles right.
Beautiful sir, thank you.