Prairie Settle
I just finished a Prairie Settle based on an article by Kevin Rodel in FW Issue #199–July/Aug 2008. I followed the article and plans pretty closely, but extended the length by 24 inches. I did use some different techniques for the joinery.
I used pipe couplings to extend my pipe clamps to the full 8 feet, but I did run out of pipe clamps. I fashioned a yolk out of scrap wood to connect my bar clamps to extend the full length.
Another article I read over and over was Michael Pekovich’s “Fast Shellac Finish”. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known to cut the shellac 1:1. It went on much easier, with no streaking.
I also referred more than once to “How to Fix Flaws and Mistakes” by Mark Schofield FW Issue #228 – Sept/Oct 2012.
Overall, many lessons learned. The next one will be easier. Shall I make a chair to match or a coffee table?
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Glue up the arms to the long back piece before marking mortises on arms for legs and fitting to the side and back.
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The corbels gave me fits because of the tearout with the oak on the router table, trimming to a pattern.
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I ordered the cushions online from measurements, sight unseen. I love the color, density and durable canvas. I like the canvas better than the original leather which the plans called for.
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The back deserves a place in the room where it's on display.
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Red oak, with walnut Danish oil, shellac and paste wax finish.
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