Chairs, Benches And Stools

Chair repair: How to fix a broken tenon

May 8, 2020

David Johnson repairs a broken tenon on a Mid-Century classic; a Hans Wegner CH25.
7 questions: Windsor chairmaker’s edition

April 17, 2020

We ask Bern Chandley, Greg Pennington, and Peter Galbert life's tough questions, such as "how many drawknives do you own?"
Easy-to-build outdoor bench

April 17, 2020

This beginner-level project is a great way to get ready for spring and summer. The plans are so simple that it can be finished in a day, and you won’t need any special tools to get it done.
A comfortable Craftsman-style side chair

March 25, 2020

Tom McLaughlin builds a Craftsman-style side chair with a reclined backrest, curved crest rail, and angled mortise-and-tenon joinery.
Hidden steel stabilizes this custom bench

March 16, 2020

Nancy Hiller designs a bench for a very specific place, with a very specific need.
Turned-Leg Ladderback Chair

December 5, 2019

With its roots in a classic three-slat design, Tim Manney's modern ladderback is built from straight-grained maple with turned legs.
Designer’s Notebook: The Modern Chair’s Lasting Appeal

July 29, 2019

Philip Morley, Libby Schrum, and Kris Burns give their insights into how they designed a modern lounge chair, including the critical details they included and the personal details they added to the iconic Mid-Century style
Make a Post-and-Rung Stool

July 25, 2019

How to use riven stock, wet/dry joinery, and natural hickory bark
Workshop Tips: Depth gauge for carved chair seats

April 1, 2019

When sculpting the seat of a rocking chair, I came up with this simple jig for gauging depth and symmetry. It’s a piece of scrap, with dowels inserted every 2…
Build a Curved-Leg Stool

March 26, 2019

Simple bends provide stability and visual flair

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