Videos in the Series

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  Video: How To Build A Bow-Arm Stickley Morris Chair

  August 7, 2012

  Get an overview of how Paolini constructs this elegant Morris chair.

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  1. Make a Bending Form

  August 7, 2012

  Paolini creates the bow arm for this chair using bent lamination. A form helps to keep plies in line. Get Paolini's tips for making it.

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  2. Bending the Bow Arm

  August 7, 2012

  Bent laminations can be tricky, but they don't need to be. Learn Paolini's tricks to keep the plies aligned and avoid springback.

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  3. Stickley-Style Legs

  August 7, 2012

  Paolini shows a simple way to get four quartersawn faces using a solid core with veneers over the flatsawn edges.

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  4. Mortising with a Router

  August 7, 2012

  Tips for cutting mortises with a handheld router

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  5. Tenons on the Tablesaw

  August 7, 2012

  Learn Paolini’s technique for cutting tenons using a dado head on the tablesaw.

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  6. Through Tenons

  August 7, 2012

  Paolini cuts these tenons on the tablesaw then uses chisels to match it to the curve of the bow arm.

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  7. Cutting the Through Mortises

  August 7, 2012

  Paolini hogs out the waste with a Forstner bit, then cleans the mortise up by hand.

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  8. Constructing the Back

  August 7, 2012

  The back-slat tenons are cut before shaping the curved parts.

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  9. Prep for Assembly

  August 7, 2012

  Paolini prepares for glue up and assembly.

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  Extra: Turning Pivot and Support Pins

  August 7, 2012

  Even a novice can turn these pins.

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  10. Glue Up and Finishing Strategies

  August 7, 2012

  Paolini assembles and finishes the base.

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  11. Conclusion

  August 7, 2012

  Paolini shares a few pointers on the cushions.