Drawing from his experience working for the Federal Atlantic Salmon Restoration program, Thompson recalled the lines of a fish’s tail fin to create the line of the back support. The back legs were cut and shaped from 7-in.-wide, 16/4 boards, eliminating the need to laminate or steam-bend. The walnut and zebrawood chair was finished with linseed oil and paste wax.
From Fine Woodworking #200
Photo: Margit Studio
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