| Project by FJDIII | posted 90 days ago | 402 views | 1 time favorited | 10 comments |  |
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Hello All,
I went to visit the Windsor Institute in Hampton NH again, this time to make a Continuous Arm Windsor. A great time was had by all and once again I was not disappointed by using this time as a family vacation. The weather couldn’t have been better to be near the beach, so my wife and boys had a great time as well.
This is not my favorite Windsor but it is hard to argue with the beauty of this chair. This chair is difficult because of the complex bend invovled with making the arm. There was only one complete failure out of 18 bends. There are spare completed arms available for just such a situation. The carving of a shield seat has you wondering if you are ever going to be able to make it look like the model chair.There is so much material that has to be removed to make the front of the seat look so wafer thin. The seat has to be studied to be able to duplicate the symmetry. Just when you think you have the seat complete you notice a sublte difference and feel the need to struggle to attain perfection. I loved every minute of it.
I have already made arrangements to return to the Institute in April to build a NYC bow back. Hope you enjoy the chair as much as I enjoyed building it.
-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----
10 comments so far
WhattheChuck
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posted 90 days ago
As always, Fred—you’re an inspiration!
-- Chuck, Pullman, WA
a1Jim
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posted 90 days ago
Looks great Fred
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Kindlingmaker
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posted 90 days ago
Your skills and ability are really shown in this chair. The curved back looks to be something that would take a lifetime to master and you have done it well.
-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings
MrHudon
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posted 90 days ago
Hey Fred, Nice chair!! I have to agree that really was a fun and challenging class. Do they get any easier after making 5-6 of them? I’m undecided about a class for next year the NYC bow back would match the continuous arm, but I really like the Boston Fan back. Maybe I’ll see you in April ??
Nice job, Soon to be “Sir” Fred. Keep up the good work.
-- Mark, www.mrhudon.com
Rev. Jim Paulson
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posted 90 days ago
Hi Fred,
The chair is beautiful and the arm looks great. Thanks for posting it. I hope to see you in the NYC bowback class.
Take care,
Jim
-- www.chairsbypaulson.com
David65
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posted 90 days ago
Very nice work
-- David '65
BTKS
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posted 89 days ago
Awesome work. BTKS
kenn
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posted 89 days ago
Your pictures put a smile on my face since the background brings me fond memories of my times at the Windsor Institute. Nice looking chair and I’m sure your family enjoyed your time in NH.
-- Every cloud has a silver lining
FJDIII
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posted 89 days ago
Thanks for all the kind words I really appreciate it.
Building a piece of heirloom furniture with hand tools that will be used for generations is the greatest reward for your efforts.
-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----
ramon
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posted 71 days ago
This chair is one of the most difficult and yet the most beautiful chairs windsor, here in Spain there are institutes that teach us to manufacture them, maybe someday I dare publishes some work on my chairs for your feedback windsor.gracias