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Let’s check out this beautiful chair built by Cameron in North Carolina: Just finished a chair project I have been working on for the last few weeks. Here are the results. The wood is American Black Walnut. I used loose tenon joinery throughout the chair. I had access to a milling machine so...
This week’s project is submitted by Shannon. Let’s hear what he has to say about it. “I finally got this finished. Thanks so much for your advice regarding the slick dye job. This was my second Windsor but the first that I made from tree to chair. Previously when I made one I...
Think you can’t build furniture because you only have a few basic tools? Well, check this out! This walnut low entertainment center was built using three primary tools: a circular saw, a router, and a drill. But that doesn’t mean I skimped on quality and design. The unit has sliding...
After seeing the chair go together, many inquired about the finish. You know I wouldn’t leave you hanging! So here’s a quick look at the very simple painting process. Historically, American Windsor chairs were colored using milk paint (a mixture of milk, lime and pigments). This pa...
Last week I wrote an article about having patience in the shop. The inspiration for that article came from the two Adirondack Chairs that were nearing completion in my own shop. If you’ve ever built a Greene & Greene project, you know that the real magic occurs at the end when the soft s...
This is the chair that I just finished. All stock is 8/4 and this chair uses the “hip joint” we were speaking about. The finish is Waterlox and I put on 6 coats just by wiping it on. Hope you enjoy the pics! ...
Location: Halifax, NS Amateur or Pro: Amateur Finish Used: Sanding to 150 grit. Wipe on poly with paste wax applied with 0000 steel wool and buffed. Wood Species: Black Walnut / White Ash Project Description: This project was inspired by an interesting chair I saw while visiting the Halifax Citade...
learn more about the features and benefits of a Guild membership. How exactly does a Guild Build work? During a build, we will release one video per week covering a specific part of the project. You’ll also receive a detailed SketchUp/PDF plan and cutlist. We will also have live meetings and...
Several months ago, my friends at the Woodwerks Supply in Ohio sent me one of their new River Bend Windsor Chair Kits. To be honest, I was just excited to be able to make a chair for my mom. I knew she would love the style and comfort of a Windsor and I have never even thought about making one. I t...
In the final part of this series, I assemble and attach the base, install the handles, and apply the final finish to the top. This project was an incredible learning experience, and not in the way you might think. I actually found it incredibly challenging to step back from my primary shop tools,...
An important aspect of building furniture that many new woodworkers overlook, is the importance of finishing BEFORE the project is completely glued together. That’s the primary focus of this part of the series. I mentioned my finishing DVD in the video, so here’s a quick link for any...
If there is one major negative aspect to working with plywood and other sheetgoods, its the fact that we have to deal with the ugly exposed edges. But with a little know-how and some strips of wood, you can dress up the edges so that only a trained eye can tell that the board is not completely mad...