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   rod | Oct 03, 2006 04:15am | #1

   I have used the book by Jeff Miller,"Chairmaking & Design", Taunton for some chairs to go with tables for grandchildren. I found it very helpful.
   Rod

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   nikkiwood | Oct 03, 2006 07:31am | #2

   I think Miller's book is one of the best for teaching you how to make a chair.

   If you like the craftsman style, you should look at one of Robert Lang's books. He has plans drawn from original Stickley pieces, including chairs.

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   "It is what we learn after we think we know it all, that counts."

   John Wooden 1910-

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   WillOBrien | Oct 08, 2006 06:40pm | #3

   The Chairmaker's Workshop:  Handcrafting Windsor & Post-and-Rung Chairs by Drew Langsner is a great book.  Drew does a great job of explaining specific details of each step, setting up your shop, making tools and equipment for your shop and he gives specfic instruction on over a dozen chairs.  This is primarily for working with hand-tools.  Drew had spent nearly 30 years giving instruction and running Country Workshops on the NC - Tenn. border.  It is a great place to go for a week of small class instruction in a drop-dead georgous place with awesome food.

   Will O'Brien

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   JeffHeath | Oct 08, 2006 07:22pm | #4

   In addition to Jeff Miller's book, he also has a one week workshop in his shop teaching chairmaking in the Chicago area.  For $1000.00, it's well worth it for the hands on you'll get with him.  Jeff's not only a great guy, and an accomplished woodworker, but he's also a very good teacher, as well.  Unlike some of us, (lol), he has the perfect temperment for teaching and explaining. 

   I took his class seeking instruction on joinery for chairmaking, and learned soooo much more about 6 or 7 years ago.

   He also teaches at the Woodcraft in Palatine, IL , if you're in the area.

   Jeff

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   CWilson | Oct 10, 2006 10:22pm | #5

   Thanks everyone for the suggestions.  I think I will order the books and look into the classes.  Hopefully I'll get my chair going pretty quickly.  Thanks again,

    

   Chad