Comments

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   mokusakusensei | Jan 23, 2011 02:12pm | #1

   Nice job. I was thinking that you could use the back of this chair to make a teenager to do his homework.

   What kind of joint did you use on the back?

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   woodbridge | Jan 25, 2011 02:43am | #2

   Thanks. The joint at the top is a glued butt joint pinned with two through dowels cut flush and trimmed.

   You're not the first one to comment of how the chair might be for somnething other than sitting, given the very sharp point. The very pointed back has more of church window look than I would have liked but I did struggle with coming up with a more creative solution for the back.

   Also, based on other feedback from friedns and family, if I do another one I would make the stance of the front legs a bit wider, pay more attention to making the various angles the same and perhaps use a flat seat rather than a carved one.

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   OldShavings | Mar 02, 2011 05:08am | #3

   If you're looking for inspiration regarding an alternative design for the top of the back, try looking at old knots. A book like Ashley's Book of Knots might give you some ideas of alternatives to that sharp tip. This is one interesting chair. Very unique.