Garden Chair: Seat and Back Slats
Wrap up construction of the garden chair with lessons on how to attach the seat and slats to turn it into a real chair.
Apr 02, 2014
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In this video workshop, Michael C. Fortune shows you step-by-step how to build a beautiful garden chair with classy curves. Although curves can be intimidating, Fortune walks you through the entire process of building and using forms to achieve bent laminations that will stand the test of time.
In this final episode, wrap up construction of the garden chair with lessons on how to attach the seat and back slats, as well as a quick trick for leveling chair legs.
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Videos in the Series
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Build a Garden ChairApril 2, 2014 -
Garden Chair: Bending FormsApril 2, 2014 -
Garden Chair: Resawing Thin PliesApril 2, 2014 -
Garden Chair: Bent Lamination Glue-UpApril 2, 2014 -
Garden Chair: Trimming and Shaping Bent LaminationsApril 2, 2014 -
Garden Chair: Shaping Parts and Basic Chair JoineryApril 2, 2014 -
Garden Chair: Assemble the FrameApril 2, 2014 -
Garden Chair: Seat and Back SlatsApril 2, 2014
Comments
Michael is a master craftsman. His lessons and class are always clear and easy to follow. Most of all he doesn't mind sharing his knowledge with all woodworkers no matter their level of experience. He is also a master at encouraging each student. If you get the opportunity be sure to take one of his classes or video series. Thanks Michael for all the lesson you have taught me.
Agree entirely with ouachita. I might add that the chair is great. I have taken many a nap after lunch!
Thanks, Michael! I really enjoyed your instruction and expert advice. Great project
Randy G
Beautiful chair and amazing skills!!
Easy to watch, great instruction, and the subtleties are the lesson. Great hand tool and bandsaw skills, careful pattern prep, all good. Thanks Michael, You have done it again.
D
Certainly agree with all the previous positive comments. Only Improvement I have made to my bandsaw work is that I use a carbide tipped blade. It tracks better, does a smoother cut and stays sharp many times longer. The scary. Part is the initial cost but I have found that it is actually less expensive in the long run.
Interesting, instructive, entertaining.
Thanks, Michael.
Beautiful chair and the refreshment is deserved. But, those curved arms don't allow for setting the drink down. A table, to go alongside the chair is now needed. Design to match.
Is there a dimension for the temporary rear leg spacer?
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