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Shaker rocking chair

comments (0) October 2nd, 2008 in Reader's Gallery

JFink Justin Fink, contributor
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This chair was based on a FWW article by Ernie Conover. It was first attempt at making a chair, and the learning curve was incredibly steep. I opted for back splats rather than a taped back, and I made the piece from ash rather than maple. Most of the components are lathe-turned from ash. The back legs and back splats were steam bent. The seat is woven with traditional shaker tape. Finish is a couple of coats amber paste wax.


Design or Plan used: Ernie Conover
posted in: Reader's Gallery, chair, turning, shaker, ash, steam bending, upholstery


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