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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Making Ladder Back Chairs with Russ Filbeck

Betsy Engel, contributor

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Photo: Courtesy of Art Path Press

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Making Ladder Back Chairs with Russ Filbeck
Art Path Press, 2010.
$85.00; 230 pp.

Making Ladder Back Chairs with Russ Filbeck is a detailed, step-by-step book that teaches you how to build 4 different types of Appalachian-style slat chairs. The book is packed full of color photos and includes sections on the history of the chairs as well as a section on some of today’s ladder back chair makers. Russ Filbeck has been making and teaching chair making for many years.

Richardsdesginco is the lucky winner. His comment was chosen at random.  After he has received the book, keep a lookout for some photos of the chairs he builds.

And check back often for more book giveaways.

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Comments (66)

Garageuser writes: Oops. I, John7914, neglected to sign in before posting the following message:

Although Russ has retired from Palomar College, he continues to offer chairbuilding courses. I'm preparing to take his course and his book would be a valuable addition to learning the material.
Posted: 4:18 pm on September 20th

Garageuser writes: Although Russ has retired from Palomar College, he continues to offer chairbuilding courses. I'm preparing to take his course and his book would be a valuable addition to learning the material.
Posted: 4:13 pm on September 20th

Hoeppr writes: I make a set of 8 ladderback chairs for may sister many years ago. They are a blast to make and I would like to update my knowledge.
Posted: 8:46 pm on September 18th

rennerratt writes: always good to expand the knolage base (libarie).would like to know how to bottom a chair.
Posted: 9:04 pm on September 17th

StevenLee writes: What a deal. What a book.
Posted: 7:00 pm on September 17th

RalphBarker writes: Just tossing my name into the hat.
Posted: 11:27 am on September 17th

djchurn writes: Still have not made chair. Have multiple books already and a lathe.
Posted: 5:47 am on September 17th

paddlermutt writes: I'd like to win :)
Posted: 2:53 pm on September 16th

oops47 writes: Am currently in a chairmaking class. this would really help me in my chair design and construction.
Posted: 2:50 pm on September 16th

waynexx writes: Hope I win.
Posted: 12:35 pm on September 16th

sk2tobin writes: Hope I win. Thanks for the opportunity FWW
Posted: 11:50 am on September 16th

Chuck06 writes: I've taken classes from Russ at Palomar CC but moved before I got to one of his chair classes.
I knew that he was working on this book and have been looking forward to it's arrival. BZ to Russ on getting it out.

Chuck
Posted: 10:57 pm on September 15th

walkerwr writes: Love to have the book. I have been wanting to make one of these chairs for some time now.
Posted: 8:08 pm on September 15th

davecook writes: Do you think that even I could learn how to make a chair?
Posted: 4:51 pm on September 15th

Kitfox writes: With so many comments posted I doubt, I will win it, but, there always a small chance I may make it, If so, I promise I will built the chair and post the comments on building it.
Posted: 4:50 pm on September 15th

Earley1 writes: Thank you for the chance to win, please sign me up
Posted: 4:33 pm on September 15th

PaulCW3 writes: Thanks for the opportunity.
I'll send a more detailed comment when I've built one or more of the chairs described.
Posted: 3:31 pm on September 15th

grin writes: I need some new chairs. Love to win this book.
Eric
Posted: 2:29 pm on September 15th

Triumph1 writes: Always room in the bookshelf for good books!
Posted: 1:34 pm on September 15th

hhmacdonald writes: Free book are some of the best reads.
Posted: 1:20 pm on September 15th

Holtdoa writes: Sign me up. Looks like a great book.
Posted: 12:43 pm on September 15th

brownwood1536 writes: sign me up - nice looking book
Posted: 12:41 pm on September 15th

Wixom writes: Ladderback chairs are what I consider one of the more interesting designs to make, and with the knowledge gained from this book, I won't put building them off any longer. Now if I can only get my hands on some lumber, maybe some nice oak or some birdseye mable.... I really hope I'm picked to receive this book, hint, hint.
Posted: 12:07 pm on September 15th

Dean7 writes: I would love to have this book!
Posted: 8:29 am on September 15th

mikewischmann writes: I would love to learn this new technique. Want to build a set of chair for the family to sit on, on the front porch.

Please pick me
Posted: 2:32 am on September 15th

John Bass writes: Sign me up
Posted: 1:33 am on September 15th

FesGaucho writes: Chairs ... chairs ... this is my next project. What best tool than my brain? My tool gets better with great ideas from this book.
Posted: 8:44 pm on September 14th

sk2009 writes: It has been more than six month since I made a Brian Boggs style shaving horse. The horse is BOGGING (begging) me to put it in good use. Please, help me to put this matter not the horse to rest.
Posted: 5:07 pm on September 14th

powderjones writes: If you could see my first couple of attempts at chair building you would understand my need for a book like this. Sign me up fast, please!!
Posted: 12:58 pm on September 14th

Obeeswax writes: Chairs? An expert writing on chairs - ‘Woh-who-ey! who-ey! who-ey! Woh-who-ey! who-ey!’ I have an addiction to chairs. I could feed four addictions with this book...Sign me up!
Posted: 12:00 pm on September 14th

Lori K writes: This looks like some interesting reading. Will have to add to my book list.
Posted: 11:33 am on September 14th

JohnOSeattle writes: I'll have to sit and think about this.
Posted: 8:48 am on September 14th

DaveHarrison writes: I've been woodworking for years but never made a chair. This book would be very useful.
Posted: 8:30 am on September 14th

ProbablyLost writes: This really looks like a great book.I sure hope I win a copy. I promise to give a detailed review of the book and promptly post pictures of the chair I will be able to build with my new found knowledge. Thanks in advance .......... you guys are more than generous.
Posted: 6:15 am on September 14th

thelawnranger writes: This looks great. Sign me up please.
Posted: 5:23 am on September 14th

Zirdo writes: I would love to get my hands on this book--please sign me up!

Posted: 1:09 am on September 14th

rodk1 writes: Thanks for the chance !
Posted: 11:35 pm on September 13th

Larrythewoodguy writes: I love building chairs and the more i learn the more i build.
This would be a great addition to my chair books.

THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN.
Posted: 7:39 pm on September 13th

Oldtyme writes: Sign me up, please
Posted: 7:06 pm on September 13th

MP72 writes: That would be a welcome addition to my collection
Posted: 5:46 pm on September 13th

jlboggs writes: My Great uncle Chester Cornett was a chairmaker and I've recently gotten very interested in the art and would love to have a copy of this book to help me along and possably give me the inspiration to continue in my uncles footsteps

Posted: 4:56 pm on September 13th

drllucas writes: These chairs have always been intimidating to me. If I win the book I'll try to build one.
Posted: 4:34 pm on September 13th

CELockwood writes: Sounds great. Would love to have it.
Posted: 3:39 pm on September 13th

clarkatron writes: Sounds awesome - I can't wait to see it!
Posted: 3:26 pm on September 13th

Rockyh writes: Rockyh,
A very nice opportunity for us to win such a book. Hopefully the winner will be inspired after reading the book to make a Ladder back chair. Maybe even start a home business selling such a chair in their area. I will keep my fingers crossed so I should be so lucky to win.

Posted: 2:34 pm on September 13th

BrianG writes: Hoping I win so I can learn to build some nice chairs...
Posted: 2:15 pm on September 13th

Richardsdesignco writes: I shall keep trying till I win one. Seriously looks like a great book.
Posted: 1:53 pm on September 13th

hodgie73 writes: Just what I need another woodworking book:)
Posted: 1:46 pm on September 13th

chucktown writes: This looks like a fun subject, count me in!
Thanks
Posted: 1:16 pm on September 13th

TedFurlong writes: Would love to have the chance to read this book and build a ladderback chair.
Posted: 11:56 am on September 13th

ndreyer writes: Looks like a great book. Thanks!
Posted: 11:50 am on September 13th

hydroelectricguy writes: Looks like an excellant addition to my library.
Posted: 9:49 am on September 13th

JLYoung writes: Oh man, that book would take me to the next level of woodworking! I've always wanted to learn how to make that style of chair. Please pick me!
Posted: 7:24 am on September 13th

WoodCrafter writes: Making chairs has always been a daunting project.
Especially the testing phase!

Glen
Posted: 4:59 am on September 13th

slowman writes: The most powerfull memory from my woodworking mentor, who was also my grandfather, was the simple ladder back easy chair on his front porch. The photo on the cover realy brings some good memories. It would be a joy to read and maybe build one just like that...
Posted: 4:02 am on September 13th

USMC writes: Looking forward to read it and share the knowledge!!
Posted: 3:49 am on September 13th

HayesFurnitureDesign writes: Knowledge is priceless, and here is another opportunity to learn something new.
Posted: 10:43 pm on September 12th

pbailey2 writes: Count me in! I'd love to have that book
Posted: 10:30 pm on September 12th

woodlou writes: Very intrested to read this one.
Posted: 8:03 pm on September 12th

BlueThumbWoodWorks writes: Looks to be a beautiful book and worthy of any woodworker's library.
Posted: 7:48 pm on September 12th

mrfixitnow writes: Sounds like a fantastic book to expand my woodworking skills.
Posted: 7:16 pm on September 12th

cahudson42 writes: Wow! An $85 chair making book! Can't wait..
Posted: 5:45 pm on September 12th

bobandsally writes: Please send a book to me!
Posted: 5:09 pm on September 12th

KenderCh writes: This looks like a great read! Drool.
Posted: 3:02 pm on September 12th

Claesd writes: Teaching furniture building at Lund university keeps me always on the lookout for new influences. This could be one of them.
Posted: 1:17 pm on September 12th

Tom93311 writes: Pick me! Pick Me! Pick me!

I'd love to see that book - I have always wanted to make a chair but don't know how - this book would be a great first step.
Posted: 1:07 pm on September 12th

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