Fine Woodworking

Chairs, Benches And Stools

Chairmaker’s Planes

October 13, 2021

On overview of the specialty planes that chairmakers have used for centuries.
Build a Handsome Chair with Limited Tools

October 6, 2021

Part 1: Seat and undercarriage. Curtis Buchanan gets to the basics of chairmaking with this Windsor made exclusively with a few basic hand tools.
Sources of Supply – Upholster a chair seat

September 30, 2021

Sources of Supply Many of these can be obtained at a local upholstery shop in smaller quantities. 3.5 in. Red stripe Jute webbing: Diyupholsterysupply.com or Rochfordsupply.com 3.5 in. Poly webbing:…
Transforming Table Will Transform Your Skills

February 26, 2021

This modular project works as a table or a set of storage shelves.
Cedar Planters with a Bench

February 26, 2021

This simple project can transform any outdoor living space.
Gallery: Campus trees get new life

September 29, 2020

See how a group of creative woodworkers helped some old trees live on at SUNY Brockport.
Webinar: Evolution of a Chair with Brian Boggs

August 26, 2020

Replay Join Brian Boggs for a fascinating discussion on his evolving chair designs.
How to Weave a Seat with Danish Cord

July 14, 2020

When he makes chairs, David Johnson blends the best techniques learned in a career studying and restoring chairs with woven seats.
Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Weft Pattern of the Seat

July 14, 2020

Fill in the left-to-right weave, or weft pattern, of the woven Danish cord seat.
Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Warp Pattern of the Seat

July 14, 2020

The Danish cord seat begins to take shape as you work on the warp structure, which runs from front to back.

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