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Well I finally finished the Christmas present for the little girl next door.
This was much more difficult that I imagined it would be for such a simple looking idea. My wife pick out the plans at the local Woodcraft store. Seems like she always finds something that will challenge me and force me to learn new things. I guess I should thank her for that.
The upholstery didn’t turn out as nice as I had hoped it would but Mimi likes it (she picked it out). The plans called for using dowels on all of the joints. I thought I would be smart and use biscuits. Best laid plans of… turns out even #0 biscuits were too big for the joints. So dowels it was. I used wormy red oak, walnut stain and gloss poly finish that way it matches the cradle I made for her.
Thanks for looking!
Lew
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Billinmich
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posted 358 days ago
Nice looking chair Lew.I like the engraved letter.I’ve made 4 of these chairs myself 3 with upolstery and 1 with cane.That was really a challenge.Again nice job
-- Bill in Mich
Napaman
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posted 358 days ago
wow…this turned out great…what a great gift…she will love it!!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
trifern
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posted 358 days ago
Great job, Lew. I’m sure she will treasure it always. Thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Karson
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posted 358 days ago
Lew very nice. A great job.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Richforever
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posted 358 days ago
Very nice! Thanks for posting.
-- Rich, Seattle, WA
Woodhacker
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posted 358 days ago
Very nice Lew. I’m sure the little girl next door will cherish it.
-- Martin, Kansas
Dennis Zongker
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posted 358 days ago
I allmost missed this one, theirs been so many posting by one or two people. But on a lighter note: Beautiful job on this chair!!! It looks like it would be a little complicated. Very nice craftsmanship. Thanks for posting.
-- Dennis Zongker
teenagewoodworker
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posted 357 days ago
wow that looks fantastic Lew!
lightweightladyleftie
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posted 356 days ago
Very nice and unique. I’d like to get onto your gift list! ;-)
-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6