Category Archives: chair

New stuff keeping me busy, old stuff needing to get finished…

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Matthew

I’ve been pretty busy these days between hanging with my kids while my wife works a long stretch of days, as well as kindergarten round-ups, getting our home ready for sale and acquiring the oak I need for a recent … Continue reading →

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Bow-arm Morris Chair

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Matthew

This is my second attempt at the Morris chair shown in the gregory Paolini morris chair   built for Fine Woodworking (here) and for which plans are published by American Furniture Design Co.  The piece is still in need of upholstery; for which … Continue reading →

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To build a chair…

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Matthew

I am taking a course on chair design from Pacific Northwest College of Arts (PNCA). This course differs from the more craft oriented courses I’ve tried in the past. It’s taught at an art school, by an art major. There … Continue reading →

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The Rogowski stool class at NW Woodworking Studio

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Matthew

I finished a week long class at the Northwest woodworking Studio making a Rogowski stool and taught by the man himself; Gary. I highly recommend the class, as it was a great introduction to compound angle joinery, and the stool … Continue reading →

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Pencil-post settle, in-progress

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Matthew

I’ve been busy the past few months with a few shop projects, a screen door (almost done) of doug fir and a settle based upon one made by Stickley. Since I have not posted anything in awhile, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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