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I made this winsor settee at Mike Dunbar’s http://www.thewindsorinstitute.com/ which is an absolute blast. If ever wanted to make a chair, he’s the guy to help you learn how. All of the work is done with hand tools. I really enjoyed learning to use a bow saw to cut out the seat. The seat is pine, the turnings are maple (provided at class), and the rest is red oak. I know there are a few other lumberjocks that love making windsors so I posted a close up of the arm and a picture from the side. I will use milk paint as the finish followed by BLO and a wiping varnish. Thanks for looking.
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Loucarb
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#1 posted 1228 days ago
Well done. I’ve always wanted to make a winsor maybe someday.
lew
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#2 posted 1228 days ago
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous.
Lew
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Beginningwoodworker
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#3 posted 1228 days ago
Nice work.
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wolfpup2009
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#4 posted 1228 days ago
Great looking Winsor! I have to change the page before the wife sees this…
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a1Jim
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#5 posted 1228 days ago
Great settee Mikes the guy
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matt garcia
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#6 posted 1228 days ago
Now that is an intricate piece of furniture!! Nice work!!
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mcchairs
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#7 posted 1228 days ago
Well done , lovely work , keep them comming
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F Dudak
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#8 posted 1228 days ago
How’d I miss this? Awesome settee Ken!!!! I really need to make this one, it’s such a beauty!! Glad to hear you had a good time perhaps one day we will cross paths in NH. I am going to attempt to make a bow saw in the near future. Good luck finishing the chair and be sure to post the final results.
-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----
MrHudon
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#9 posted 1228 days ago
Nice Job, and I agree classes with Mike are a blast!! My wife would love a settee, but I don’t think we have the room for one. I’m still debating which class to take this year..
Make sure you post pictures of it finished,I’m curios about the color you will use.
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Todd A. Clippinger
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#10 posted 1228 days ago
A class with Windsor Chair Master Dunbar? Dang, that makes me jealous!
Nice work!
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Karson
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#11 posted 1228 days ago
A beautiful Settee. Nice job.
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Hallmark
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#12 posted 1227 days ago
Looks great, well done.
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Dustin
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#13 posted 995 days ago
Oh wow, this is really cool!
dubsaloon
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#14 posted 876 days ago
Wonderful chair! I saw one like this in Virginia but it was about 12’ long I’d love to learn how to. What were the class costs?
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