We finally (Christmas present) took delivery of a not inexpensive chair that fits like the proverbial leather glove.  Ten minutes later, I’m detaching the genuine plastic simulated oak operating lever and the sharp edged and poorly finished wood base and heading to the shop.  I don’t do this grudgingly but with great enthusiasm.  My wife isn’t at all surprised, she’s used to it.

I destroyed  the plastic handle to retrieve its metal innard and embed it between resawn brazilian cherry.  Route around a hardboard template, ease the edges, sand and oil.  Strip the base, gel stain the unknown but not bad looking wood, ease the edges and finish with Minwax wipe-on poly.

Now I’m happy.  I’ve put my signature on the chair.  What a great hobby we have!

Ian Cummins