Well here's the chair:
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Well, it came out better than I initially thought it would. What I wanted was a strong, heavy chair and I certainly got that. I also wanted a chair that would support anyone who drops by and I feel this chair can certainly handle that.
I felt early on that the chair would look best if it had a rustic appearance and I think I've accomplished this. Trying to make it look very refined I don't think would look the best but it's always best to remember that a rustic appearance doesn't mean poor craftsmanship. The scratches, dings, and sawing marks were intentional and I'm quite happy with it's overall appearance.
The size of the chair-having said all this, the chair is a little too big for me. I'm 5'3" and I tend to slump back when I sit on it. My husband is 5'8" and he fits perfectly and loves the chair. And if I ever make another one, I would slant the rear of the seat down an 1". So keep that in mind if you plan on making one.
Speaking of plans, I found the drawings a little confusing, and you'll remember me putting the rear legs on incorrectly. If you purchase a set, be very sure you read the plans several times before proceeding with your build.
All in all however, I feel if you follow the plans carefully, you'll wind up with a very sturdy chair that can be finished or decorated in a variety of ways and that is unique - no Adirondack chair here!
So the plans are recommended.
This one is finished!
What's next? Well, I'm doing some spoon carving and I have to get the lathe looked at and I'll probably get to that in November. And I'm going to continue making some small shelves for some pottery items I have as well.
Well, thanks for dropping by and stay tuned. There's always another project on the horizon!
Best,
VW
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