Great breakdown! What was your final thickness and depth of the bent armbow? I always fear that it will be too delicate, but looking at 200 year old sackbacks with 1/2" x 5/8" armbows gives me some peace.
I've been bending armbows recently with dimensions and results all over the place... I came to the same conclusion that the blank needs to be substantially longer than the finished bow perimeter. For me, it was partially because of the additional leverage to wrangle the arms, and partially because the bending strap and bending form were getting in the way of each other.
I still like the arms on the red oak chair. Interesting in that it was not your intention and you wanted them tighter. I am not sure about comfort, but I like the image of "open arms" welcoming you in.
I never noticed the undercarriage and the rear legs but now I get that framing from the view of the ash chair.
Regardless, I like the liveliness of the spindles in both curving in or out.
Thanks Derrick. I think it works for the chair. I like a little wildness in my chairs and ideas, and this fits that. And I do like the arm. But it wasn't the initial target (whether that's for good or bad is open to interpretation)
Great breakdown! What was your final thickness and depth of the bent armbow? I always fear that it will be too delicate, but looking at 200 year old sackbacks with 1/2" x 5/8" armbows gives me some peace.
I've been bending armbows recently with dimensions and results all over the place... I came to the same conclusion that the blank needs to be substantially longer than the finished bow perimeter. For me, it was partially because of the additional leverage to wrangle the arms, and partially because the bending strap and bending form were getting in the way of each other.
The armbow was about 7/8" thick by 1.5" wide. Too heavy for the bend. It fought me the entire time. I had the same issues with the strap and form.
Beautiful work and your considerations are valuable- so valuable to see how others think about design and function.
Thank you, Manny. I always like hearing how others consider their work as well.
Thank you for sharing.
I particularly like the line “chasing the next chair.”
Something I too am inflicted with.
Build one planning two.
Keep up the fine work.👍🏼😉🙏🏻
Thanks Alex.
Those chairs are fantastic!
I especially love the white one. The colour and the weaved back really work together.
Thanks Daniel. The woven back came together nicely. I'll consider this form again in the near future...
Please do!
I'd love to see more on how you made it 😁
I still like the arms on the red oak chair. Interesting in that it was not your intention and you wanted them tighter. I am not sure about comfort, but I like the image of "open arms" welcoming you in.
I never noticed the undercarriage and the rear legs but now I get that framing from the view of the ash chair.
Regardless, I like the liveliness of the spindles in both curving in or out.
Thanks Derrick. I think it works for the chair. I like a little wildness in my chairs and ideas, and this fits that. And I do like the arm. But it wasn't the initial target (whether that's for good or bad is open to interpretation)
Appreciate your designs, creative approach to developing a style or craft.
Thanks, Warren. Very kind.